If I’m at a friend’s house and they are on probation, is it legal for the police to search me?
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If I’m at a friend’s house and they are on probation, is it legal for the police to search me?
Asked on May 9, 2015 under Criminal Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The police can search you because there is a reasonable belief that you may be armed or in possession of contraband such as drugs, etc. or may pose a danger to the police since you are on the premises of an individual who is on probation.
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