In front of the ABC Clothing store on Saturday night. Policeman Frank has just received a call from a dispatcher that a burglary has just occurred at ABC Clothing Store. John Doe fits the description of the suspect and the police officer sees a bulge in the suspect's pocket. Policeman Frank stops John Doe and frisks him when he finds a gun. He runs a check on John Doe, determines that John Doe is a convicted felon. He arrests John Doe for possession of a firearm by a felon. After the search, Policeman Frank gets a call from the dispatcher that the burglary suspect is in custody. But John Doe is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. John Doe pleads not guilty to the possession charge.

Is the gun admissible evidence in court? Why or why not?

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The admissibility of the gun in court as evidence against John Doe depends on the legality of the frisk that led to its discovery Heres why Exclusiona... View the full answer