Q: Can the police legally seize my belongings when arresting my boyfriend for a warrant?
My boyfriend had a warrant and was under investigation for another crime when the police stopped us coming out of a motel.When they arrested him they seized the vehicle we were, which was my friend's, and all of our belongings.Even my purse.Initially he was arrested for his warrant then later charged with other crimes.Can they legally seize the vehicle and our belongings like that?
A: Probably. The can seize the things in his possession when they arrest him, to determine if it contains a weapon or evidence. If you can later prove it's yours, and if it is not to be used as evidence against him, you should be able to get it back.
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