Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

What are the Supreme Court's ruling on a search incident to citation after handed citation for running a red light?


Asked on 10/31/12, 7:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If the police have finished with the purpose of their stop - for example, stopped for speeding and then issued a traffic citation, the person must be allowed to leave meaning they cannot be held for a drug dog, etc. However, the driver can agree to a search even after the ticket is issued.

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Answered on 11/03/12, 9:44 pm


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