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An officer stops an individual for the purposes of a Terry stop; he has reasonable suspicion to do so. During the frisk he finds a small handgun, for which the person has a valid license to own and permit to carry. He also finds a small baggie of cocaine. Can he seize the cocaine and use it as evidence at trial?

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kendrich

Answer:

Yes, He can as He discovered it during the risk and search.

Explanation:

The Police officer have the right to seize the illegal drugs as evidence, one because the drugs are illegal and two he found it on the person during the frisk.

The drugs will serve as an evidence to his claims when the need arises.