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