Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

simple Pot arrest

while driving on interstate I was followed then stopped in South Carolina. Officer asked for my ID, which I provided and then asked me to get out of the car. He gave me a warning, then asked if he could search car, my reply was no. he then preceeded to search car, is this legal?


Asked on 2/20/08, 9:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: simple Pot arrest

Yes, it is legal. The police will always ask if they can search. However, they are not required to. They can do a limited search of any car they pull over.

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Answered on 2/20/08, 9:58 am


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