Can police search my phone after a misdemeanor arrest?
Short Answer: Usually not without a warrant.
Explanation: Under Riley v. California, police generally need a warrant to search the digital contents of a cell phone seized during an arrest. A phone may be physically taken during booking, but searching texts, photos, messages, or apps usually requires a warrant or a recognized exception.
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