Under the Chimel exception for search incident to a lawful arrest, officers may search:

a. The wingspan area in which the suspect could reach to obtain a weapon or destroy evidence
b. The entire building in which the arrest is made
c. Any person in the area of the arrest
d. The wingspan area and any other person in the area in which the suspect could reach to obtain a weapon or destroy other evidence


Answer: a. The wingspan area in which the suspect could reach to obtain a weapon or destroy evidence

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