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Can a police officer reach into your pocket and go through your wallet without consent?
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∙ 13y ago
The courts have held that an officer may conduct a search to insure his/her own safety. If the 'pat down' reveals something and raises probable cause in the officers mind that he has felt a weapon or (in the case of a recently reported crime) the "fruits of a crime" he may search further - which would include going inside the pockets.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt depends. If you are under arrest - most certainly.
ALSO -- during an investigative stop you may be "patted down" for the officer's protection. If the 'pat down' reveals a weapon-like object, they may go into your clothing to determine what it is.
See: US Supreme Court decision --Terry v. Ohio.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoYes and no. If you are pulled over for a traffice violation (or other reasons), then they can. But just coming up to you and searching your pockets without probable cause is not legal.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoNo, they must have a reasonable suspicion to do so or a warrant
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∙ 11y agoOnly if they have probable cause or a court order to check all of your personal belongings.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoGiven reasonable cause, yes.
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