Antioch, TN asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Illinois

Q: Can a male officer search me a female just for giving me a ride down road

Was tboned vehicle towed had undiagnosed concussion and bruised knee and just wanted a ride down road to my husband's work as I had no vehicle and he searched my purse and was going to search me physically before allowing me to have a ride in the back of the car is that legal when he Bagan to try and search me a female I got uncomfortable and told him I'll just walk

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: May be s.o.p. for cops in your jurisdiction as people have attacked cops in their cars. However sounds like you have a claim for your injuries--so call a member of the Ill. Trial Lwyers Assn--they give free consults.

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