Florida v. Bostick: Arguments

Argument #1

The Court should rule in favor of Florida in this case. Bostick gave his consent to the officers that allowed them to search his luggage. therefore anything that was found as a result of that search is admissible in court.


Argument #2

The Court should rule in Bostick's favor. Bostick was pressured to agree to the officer's search of his luggage. He believed that he had to give his consent and he did not feel that he was free to go at any time. Therefore anything found as a result of that search is tainted, and cannot be used in court against him.



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