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Do You Mind If I Pat You Down Real Quick? The Forgotten Requirements of a Protective Pat Down

“Do you have anything that is going to stick me, poke me, or hurt me? Do you mind if I pat you down real quick just to make sure?” This is a routine line used by almost every law enforcement officer during any interaction with a citizen, especially during any sort of traffic stop where […]

Can Police Frisk Me for Drugs?

The drug defense attorneys at GRL Law have seen their fair share of possession cases arising from police frisks. It usually goes down like this. Following a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation, the officer orders the driver to come back to the patrol car to process a citation. Pro tip: You are seized […]

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Do You Mind If I Pat You Down Real Quick? The Forgotten Requirements of a Protective Pat Down

Can Police Frisk Me for Drugs?