State in Interest of A.R

In State in Interest of A.R., 216 N.J. Super. 280, 523 A.2d 678 (App.Div.1987), the court found sufficient grounds for the detention of the juvenile for investigation of narcotics possession. Pursuant to a pat-down which the court found justified, a square object was removed from A.R.'s pocket. The object turned out to be a soft black leather pouch which the officer recognized as a common container for controlled dangerous substances. The issue addressed by the court was whether a warrant was required before the container could be opened. Finding that the opening of the pouch at the scene constituted only a "minimal intrusion" on the juvenile's privacy the search was justified given the probable cause finding. Id. at 286-87, 523 A.2d 678.