Law enforcement official Annie Wheeler conducted a pat-down search on murder suspect Clive Moll before arresting him, even though she didn’t have a search warrant. Why did the court determine that the search, which was conducted without a warrant, was legal? A.because it emphasized the officer’s power over the suspect
B. because it forced the suspect to cooperate with the officer
C. because it served as an example of the court’s authority
D. because it helped ensure the arresting officer’s safety