In which of the following cases is a search legal?
A)The search is incidental to a lawful arrest.
B)An officer stops a suspicious person.
C)The officer has arrested the person in the past.
D)An officer conducts a search of a motorist for a driving infraction.

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A search is legal if it is incidental to a lawful arrest. This means that if the police officer has a valid arrest warrant or has probable cause to arrest an individual, they can search that person and their immediate surroundings to ensure safety and preserve evidence.

In Which of the Following Cases Is a Search Legal