Which of the following statements is true about the Supreme Court ruling in Rodriguez v. United States?

A. The Court ruled that the Nebraska police officer had overstepped the boundaries of his authority.
B. The Court held that the judicial determination of probable cause must be made within forty-eight hours after the arrest.
C. The Court ruled that the Nebraska police officer had the right to search Rodriguez's vehicle without a warrant on the grounds of probable cause.
D. The Court held that the Fourth Amendment protects people, not vehicles, houses, papers, and effects.


Answer: A

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