actually, that reminds me of something called "the dropsies." a cop can't search your pockets prior to an arrest without a warent, but he can stop you if he sees that you have something illegal. so, many criminals suddenly and mysteriously became klutzes, according to police reports.
that is, i've been told that there are a lot more police reports than you'd expect which mention, for example, an arrest for posession of drugs having occured after the suspect accidentally dropped a bag of cocaine (which was subsequently found in his pocket during the arrest).
that's not to say that the bag was planted, simply that it was reported as having been clearly visible.
i don't remember where i heard that, though, so i'm not sure how true it is. anyone know?
Paul
