I was at Toys R Us buying a train set for my toddler son. On my way out, the employees stopped a lady walking out and asked to see the contents of her purse (they thought she might be stealing).
The lady became irate and and annoyed but let the employees take a look inside. There was nothing inside and the employees let her exit. She complained to them, asking "Do I look like a thief?" and told them they embarrased her, then left.
Is this search legal? Is it a violation of the 4th amendment? I did not see any signs posted syaing they reserve the right to search personal bags, but I wasn't looking for these signs anyway.
What would happen to me if they wanted to search my backpack and I tell them to "kiss my arse" and refuse search? Can I get arrested???
The lady became irate and and annoyed but let the employees take a look inside. There was nothing inside and the employees let her exit. She complained to them, asking "Do I look like a thief?" and told them they embarrased her, then left.
Is this search legal? Is it a violation of the 4th amendment? I did not see any signs posted syaing they reserve the right to search personal bags, but I wasn't looking for these signs anyway.
What would happen to me if they wanted to search my backpack and I tell them to "kiss my arse" and refuse search? Can I get arrested???