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Can the police order me to empty the contents of my pockets or my handbag if they dont have a search warrant?

April 26, 2017Contents handbag pockets police search warrant

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Can the police order me to empty the contents of my pockets or my handbag if they dont have a search warrant?

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A. Not unless (1) you are actually under arrest or (2) the police have frisked your clothing and found what appears to be a weapon. If you have not been frisked, you may lawfully refuse such a request by the police if you are not already under arrest.