Tom is placed under arrest and is taken to the county jail to be booked. At booking, the officer searches Tom and finds narcotics in Tom's jacket pocket. Tom is then arrested for possession of narcotics. Tom challenges the validity of his search, which the police justify as a search incident to an arrest. Tom's challenge will be successful.

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The search of Tom at the time of booking at the county jail, which led to the discovery of narcotics, is considered a lawful search incident to an arrest, allowing officers to search the arrestee and the area within their immediate control to ensure their own safety and prevent the destruction of evidence.

Tom Is Placed Under Arrest and Is Taken to the County