Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

i was pulled over, the police searched me and found drugs in my shoe? was this legal? pulling me out of the car for no reason and searching me?


Asked on 1/10/10, 3:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

It's legal until you file a motion to suppress. I do not know if this was a pretext stop or if the police had a reason. They have a right to pat you down for a weapon if they suspect you may have one. This is usually how the drugs are found. Should never keep them on you.

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Answered on 1/15/10, 3:47 pm


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