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Q: As a passenger of a vehicle that gets pulled over for illegal Lane change can I be searched and arrested

They searched the vehicle I a found with no weapons or warrants and 8 feel they illegally searched me after they found morning in the car but said the dog hit on narcotics but nothing in car and driver and I both out of car but they did a second search on me with out asking me

Colton Trina
Colton Trina
answered on Feb 4, 2025

Generally, a passenger of a vehicle in a traffic stop can be asked to get out of the vehicle for a reasonable amount of time that it would take to complete the stop. However, the passenger can not be searched unless the is probable cause of a crime or consent was given. Like any legal issue, there... View More

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