In a non-custodial arrest, can an officer conduct a search for evidence of crime, contraband or stolen goods and weapons?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Joseph P. (In re Joseph P.), A159187 (Cal. App. 2020):
non-custodial arrest, then People v. Coleman4 would apply. And in that case the officer has the ability to conduct a search for evidence of the crime, contraband or stolen goods and weapons.
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