Illinois v. Lafayette
United States Supreme Court
462 U.S. 640 (1983)
Relevant factsFree
Lafayette (defendant) was arrested for disturbing the peace, and during booking at the police station an officer emptied his shoulder bag as part of standard intake procedure, discovering drugs that led to additional charges under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
IssueFree
Whether an inventory search of an arrested person's personal effects during booking violates the Fourth Amendment.