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Latest revision as of 03:39, July 14, 2023
| Minnesota v. Dickerson | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 7, 1993 |
| Appealed from | Minnesota courts |
Facts
A police officer conducted a pat-down and found something that wasn't a weapon. The officer discovered crack cocaine on the subject.
Holding
An officer is authorized to search and arrest a person if a contraband such as an illegal drug is found while doing a pat-down.
