Can a minor be frisked by the police?

Answer 1

Yes, absolutely If anything, maybe easier than searching an adult.

^ the answer above is incorrect. I am 17 years old and I put an officer under citizens arrest for conspiracy of the fourth amendment. They are unable to search you unless they have parental consent. Since I am 17, I have constitutional rights, they are unable to search without a search warrant, which goes for vehicles, houses and your pants. This violates the fourth amendment which, therefor is an arrestable offense. If you are 18 years or older, they need your consent, you say I kindly decline your offer, I am leaving the scene, am I being detained? If you're arrested when your court date comes, you say your honor I would like to address the court, is there any other police officers here, then you tell them I am placing officer so and so under arrest for violation of my constitutional rights. amendment 4, brush up on your state laws of search and seizure and will give you the state code for it. In Illinois the code is 108-1

Answer 2

first of, why would a minor have a car? is it stolen, does it have something in it that the "minor" doesnt want anyone to know about it. as far as the search, it falls under any other case law on search of a motor vehicle.

Answer 3

British Police may stop an search a child if they have reason to believe that the child is carrying illegal drugs, weapons, stolen property or equipment for committing a crime (for example, a crowbar). To stop and search, the officer must:

• be in full uniform or show the child their warrant card
• explain their stop and search powers to the child
• explain the child's rights to the child
• explain the reason for the search (including what they think they may find).

If a strip search is required, the police must provide a private place (for example, a cell or a police van) and a same-sex officer must perform the search.

Answer 4

Of course they can. Minors are just as capable of concealing weapons and contraband as anyone of ANY age.