If I am arrested in Jacksonville, what can the police search?
If you are arrested in Jacksonville, what exactly can the police
search?  If the Jacksonville police officer makes a lawful
arrest, they can search the area within the accused person’s
immediate presence, including the car they are in, for the
following purposes:  1. To protect the officer from attack.  2.
To prevent the arrested person from escaping.  3. To discover
the fruits of the crime.  The police can take (seize) anything
discovered on the arrested person’s body or within their
control.  If you were arrested and have questions about your
rights, call our Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorneys at
(904) 634-0900.