Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Can a police officer ask you to empty your pockets just because he suspects you may have drugs in your possession


Asked on 8/04/12, 7:45 pm

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Michael Kotik Lawyer Michael Kotik | Criminal Lawyer

For a police officer to perform a search he has to have probable cause. If he suspects that there is a likelihood that you have some form of contraband on your person, he may ask you to empty your pockets.

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Answered on 9/02/12, 6:37 am


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