Q: Is it legal to be pulled over on a routine traffic stop and have things like your phone and credit cards to be seized;
i was pulled over for a turn signal not being used within the required amount of feet (200) before turn. At this time on one of us had a warrant and that gave prob. cause to search the car. well they found drugs, but after they found that, the officer then took my cell phone and credit cards and didnt have a warrant or any knowledge at the time to even want to seize that kind of property. so is this legal for them to do this and then proceed to get a warrant for them?
A: To accurately answer your question is very fact sensitive and you should discuss it with a local criminal defense attorney sooner than later. If they searched your phone without a warrant and then got a warrant that would be an illegal search. Not sure why they took your credit cards unless the officer can show it is evidence of a crime.
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