An Officer Arrested Tim for Disorderly Conduct (A Misdemeanor) Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

An officer arrested Tim for disorderly conduct (a misdemeanor) because he was picketing in front of the town's only grocery store and blocking the entrance.No one suspected Tim had a gun.The officer wants to do a search incident to arrest before placing Tim in the patrol car and taking him to jail.Which of the following is true regarding this situation

• A)no search is allowed for non-violent crimes
• B)the officer may pat down Tim for weapons because other protesters were armed
• C)the officer may search Tim and area under his immediate control
• D)the officer may take the picket signs as evidence but no search of Tim is allowed