State troopers stop a driver for speeding and, after stopping, rely on a computer search that shows an outstanding warrant; the driver is arrested and heroin is found; the warrant later proves to be invalid due to a clerical update not made in time. Should the evidence be suppressed?

State troopers stop a driver for speeding and, after stopping, rely on a computer search that shows an outstanding warrant; the driver is arrested and heroin is found; the warrant later proves to be invalid due to a clerical update not made in time. Should the evidence be suppressed?

• A. Yes, because the warrantless arrest and computer-based search violated the Fourth Amendment
• B. No, because the officers reasonably relied on the computer report and the search was incident to arrest
• C. Yes, because the warrant status was invalid and could not be relied on
• D. No, because the police can arrest and search if they believe they have probable cause at the time

Answer: (B)