Chimel v. California 395 U.S. 752 (1969)

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Search and Seizure | Facts: Police officers armed with an arrest warrant but not a search warrant were admitted to Chimel's home by his wife in his absence. The officers awaited Chimel's arrival and then arrested him when he entered his home. Chimel refused to consent to the officers' search of his home (to 'look around'). Despite this refusal, officers searched the entire home on a claim that the lawful arrest justified the search. Chimel was convicted on burglary charges, and items taken from his home during the police search were admitted into evidence despite counsel's objection on constitutional grounds. | Issue: What is the scope of search incidental to lawful arrest? | Decision: Under the circumstances of this case, the scope of the police search was unreasonable under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Chimel v. California 395 U.S. 752 (1969)

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