Question

A man and a woman were traveling in the man's car when they were stopped by the police for running a red light. Before the police came up to the car, the man told the woman, "You owe me a favor. Keep this package for me," and gave the woman a small foil package. The woman put the package in her backpack, saying, "O.K., but don't tell me what's in it." Before the police even began to question the occupants, the man blurted out, "I'm clean, man, but she has a stash," pointing at the woman. The officers searched the backpack that the woman was holding and found the foil package, which contained heroin. The woman was arrested, but the man was not.
Is the evidence found on the woman admissible?

A. Yes, under the automobile exception.
B. Yes, because due process imputes knowledge where there is willful ignorance.
C. No, because due process forbids granting of immunity to the more culpable defendant.
D. No, because the woman did not know that the package contained heroin.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

A. Yes, under the automobile exception.