Ridon v. People
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024
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Cited for
Warrantless Search Limits
Why it matters
Reaffirmed that arrest for a minor ordinance violation (which carries no imprisonment) does not automatically justify a full-blown warrantless search and seizure of the person arrested. The right against unreasonable searches must be scrupulously observed.
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