The Chimel decision established that a search incidental to a lawful arrest must be made simultaneously with the arrest.A search incidental to arrest must be confined to the:
A)arrested person's body.
B)arrested person's body and car.
C)area within the suspect's immediate control.
D)general area.

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The Chimel decision established that a search incident to arrest must be limited to the area within the suspect's immediate control to ensure officer safety and prevent the destruction of evidence. This means that officers can search the arrested person's body and immediate surroundings, but not the general area or any property belonging to the arrested person, such as a car.

The Chimel Decision Established That a Search Incidental to a Lawful