The fact that the appellant had his hands in his pockets did not justify the officer's order to him to take his hands out of his pockets and the resultant frisk. When this occurred, according to the police officer's testimony, he was engaged in a casual and friendly conversation with the appellant's companion, having no relation to police business. The frisk was unlawful, as there was no reasonable...
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