Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

The crime: suspected shoplifting

Mall security detains woman til police get to scene. Police cuff woman & bring her down to station. Woman is put in holding cell. 2 male police officers ask her to undress herself fully, without her consent, as they stand by & watch. It is not til after this that another officer reads woman her rights.

My question: How can this woman be put under arrest, placed in a holding cell, & told to derobe without first being read her rights? Is this allowed? Also, shldn't a female officer be present during the strip search? Makes no sense. Any info wld be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 1/28/16, 10:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

I would need to see all of the discovery. Call me at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss

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Answered on 1/29/16, 2:52 pm


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