Dillon v O’Brien and Davis: 1887

Constables were entitled, upon a lawful arrest of a person charged with treason or felony to take and detain property ‘found in his possession’ which would form material evidence in his prosecution for crime.

Judges:

Palles CB

Citations:

(1887) 16 Cox CC 245

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Police

Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.236329