CHIMEL v. CALIFORNIA, 395 U.S. 752 (1969)

Issues: Criminal Procedure, Fourth Amendment, Search Incident to a Lawful Arrest

395 U.S. 752 89 S.Ct. 2034 23 L.Ed.2d 685 Ted Steven CHIMEL, Petitioner, v. State of CALIFORNIA. No. 770. Argued March 27, 1969. Decided June 23, 1969. Headnotes: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Search and Seizure — Incident to Arrest — Extent of Search. An arresting officer may search the arrestee’s person to discover and remove weapons […]

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