Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Utah

Police Rights to Stomach Pumping

Under what conditions, if any, do law enforcement officers have the right to administer a stomach pump to an arrested individual?


Asked on 7/22/03, 1:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Police Rights to Stomach Pumping

When the police have reasonable cause to suspect that you have swallowed contraband or may have illegal drugs in your system.

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Answered on 7/22/03, 9:44 am
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Police Rights to Stomach Pumping

If this was done without a warrant, your attorney absolutely, positively should challenge the evidence and how it was obtained.

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Answered on 7/22/03, 12:38 pm


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