Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

possession of controlled substance

is it considered a legal search if a nurse in the emergency rooms finds drugs in my clothing and gives it to the police?


Asked on 8/22/08, 8:20 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: possession of controlled substance

"probably" unless nurse is acting at direction of the police to make it a police search.......have your lawyer investigate this issue

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Answered on 8/22/08, 8:24 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: possession of controlled substance

Fully legal search. The nurse is not an agent of the police to whom illegal search and seizure rules apply. Sorry.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 8/22/08, 8:49 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: possession of controlled substance

Yes, based on what you have posted, it sounds like a legal search to me.

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Answered on 8/23/08, 12:52 am


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