« previous next »

Author Question: When a driver is detained and asked to step out of a car without passengers, police may lawfully ... (Read 43 times)

penguins

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 903
on: Aug 24, 2018
When a driver is detained and asked to step out of a car without passengers, police may lawfully engage in a cursory examination of the passenger areas of the vehicle to look for weapons in those areas in which a weapon may be placed or hidden.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Fleeing from the police in a high crime neighborhood, without any other indicia of criminal behavior, does not give police reasonable suspicion to stop a person
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Briannahope

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 364
Reply #1 on: Aug 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE Michigan v. Long (1983 )
COMMENT: Instructor may wish to add that police must have reasonable suspicion of a weapon

Answer to Question 2

FALSE Illinois v. Wardlow (2000 )


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Step-by-Step Approach for Managing COPD Step-by-Step Approach for Managing COPD
Six-Step Process for Goal-Oriented Planning Six-Step Process for Goal-Oriented Planning
Apply passive touch over abdomen to finish. Slow the circle stroke you performed in Step 14, and let ... Apply passive touch over abdomen to finish. Slow the circle stroke you performed in Step 14, and let ...
The Step Pyramid And Sham Buildings, Funerary Complex Of Djoser The Step Pyramid And Sham Buildings, Funerary Complex Of Djoser
Draw step two of the mechanism. Draw step two of the mechanism.
Typical injuries of an unrestrained driver. Typical injuries of an unrestrained driver.
Video: Role of the respiratory system - effect of altered ventilation rates

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library