An officer can perform a search incident to an arrest for any crime no matter how serious or trivial.

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The ability of an officer to perform a search incident to an arrest is generally limited by the need to protect officer safety and prevent the destruction of evidence. The seriousness of the crime can affect the scope and justification for such searches, and not all situations justify a full search.

An Officer Can Perform a Search Incident to an Arrest