Which 1976 USSC case addresses the issue of vehicle inventories?

The case that addresses the issue of vehicle inventories is South Dakota v. Opperman. This landmark decision established important legal principles regarding the inventory search of vehicles by law enforcement. The Supreme Court ruled that an inventory search conducted by police is permissible as it serves to protect the owner's property, ensure the safety of law enforcement, and prevent false claims against the police.

In South Dakota v. Opperman, the Court affirmed that law enforcement officials can conduct an inventory of a vehicle after it has been impounded, provided that the search follows established police protocols. This ruling emphasizes the balance between individual rights and the practical needs of law enforcement when dealing with impounded vehicles.

The other cases, such as Florida v. Wells, US v. Leon, and Illinois v. Caballes, focus on different aspects of search and seizure laws, including searches conducted without warrants, the exclusionary rule, and the legality of dog sniffing. While these cases are significant in the field of criminal procedure, they do not specifically deal with the inventory search of vehicles in the same way that South Dakota v. Opperman does.