Under search incident to lawful arrest, the police can legally search an entire house if the suspect who is arrested was within 60 feet of the house at the time of the arrest.

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The search incident to lawful arrest doctrine typically allows police to search the immediate area within the arrestee's control to ensure their own safety and prevent the destruction of evidence. Searching an entire house would generally exceed the scope of this doctrine without additional justification or a search warrant.

Under Search Incident to Lawful Arrest, the Police Can Legally