Exam 8: Stops and Frisks

An officer observes an individual talking with known drug addicts over a period of several hours.The officer eventually approaches the individual and pulls illegal drugs out of the suspect's pocket after the suspect has thrust his hand into his pocket first.The officer testifies that he never saw nor believed that the suspect had a weapon.What position would the courts take pertaining to this seizure?

Define and give an example of a pretextual stop.

The case that established the foundation for stop and frisk is:

In the case of United States v.Place,the courts ruled that seizure of a suspect's luggage suspected of containing drugs for approximately ________ in order to transport the luggage to another airport for a canine sniff was excessive.

Explain the importance of the concept of "flight" - both in terms of establishing reasonable suspicion and in the context of making a determination about whether a person has been seized or not.

An officer observes an individual leaving a place the officer believes to be a drug house.As the officer approaches,the man makes furtive gestures,reacts nervously,and changes course quickly before the officer yells out for the man to stop.The man stops.The man is carrying a locked case.Which of the following is true?

The term _____________ is a designation given to individuals who were captured by the United States on suspicion of being involved in terrorist activities by being a part of or supporting Taliban or al Qaeda forces,or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners.

?Relying on the plain view doctrine,the Minnesota v.Dickerson ruling stated that officers could seize non-threatening contraband,such as drugs,if its identity as contraband is immediately apparent to the sense of touch.This exception is best known as the

Courts have consistently ruled that an investigative detention must be temporary and last no longer than

Define what is meant by a furtive gesture and give two examples.

Briefly describe the history and purpose of the origination of the Geneva Conventions.

?A law enforcement officer's authority to frisk is limited and narrowly drawn.

Officers may stop a person or a vehicle on the basis of which of the following?

Many things can affect the reasonableness of a police initiated stop.?According to the text and the most recent case law,usually a case that involves a stop of _____________________ is probably outside an acceptable time limit.

_______________ is a less demanding standard than _______________.

As the delay between the development of reasonable suspicion on the part of the officer and the actual stop grows longer,courts may find that the suspicion has "evaporated."

Generally speaking,_________ is needed to support an anonymous tip and provide reasonable suspicion to justify an investigatory stop.

Explain how the courts have defined reasonableness,as the concept relates to stops and to frisks.

Stop and frisk procedures are serious intrusions on a person's privacy and are governed by which of the following Amendments to the Constitution?

If a show of authority by a law enforcement officer does not result in a halting or submission by the person being confronted,it is still considered a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.