Posted On: May 29, 2008 by David Badertscher

Virginia v. Moore

From: Findlaw Breaking Documents May 28, 2008;

Suspect's Constitutional Rights Not Violated, Even If Prohibited By State Law

VIRGINIA V. MOORE

"(U.S. Supreme Ct., April 23, 2008) - Police did not violate a suspect's Fourth Amendment rights when they made an arrest based on probable cause but prohibited by state law, or when they performed a search incident to the arrest."