Stop and Frisk
What is reasonable suspicion
Burden of proof needed for a police officer to conduct a stop and frisk
What is racial profiling
discriminatory practice by law endowment officials because of their race, ethnicity, or religion
What degree of certainty is needed for a stop and frisk
Reasonable suspicion
What is needed for an officer to conduct a brief search of a vehicle weapons
Reasonable suspicion
What is a stationhouse detention
What is probable cause
Reasonable basis to believe that a crime was committed
What is a frisk
a pat down search by law enforcement to look for weapons
What degree of certainty is needed for an arrest
Probable cause
What is 1 requirement needed to do a protection sweep
a reasonable belief that the area to be swept harbors an individual posing a danger to those on the arrest scene
after an arrest but before formal charges are filed
What is a mere hunch
Not enough basis for police action
What amendment does Florida v. Royer deal with
The fourth amendment
How long can a stop and frisk last
No longer than necessary to achieve the purpose
What is a protective sweep
A brief search to make sure police officers and others are safe during an arrest
What does Davis v. Mississippi address
The legality of warrantless detentions and the admissibnlity of fingerprint evidence
What is information
legal document that shows the charges against a defendant
What did Whren v. United States decide
Any traffic offense by the driver was a legitimate basis for a stop
What is the purpose of an arrest
To take the person into custody or to determine if a crime has taken place
What did Maryland v. Buie establish
police may conduct a protective sweep of a home during an arrest made in the house if they have reasonable belief that a danger may be present
What amendment does Hayes v. Florida address
The fourth amendment right about police detentions and fingerprinting without probable cause
What is mere suspicion
Belief that a person could be involved in criminal activity without enough evidence for law enforcement action
What did United States v. Mendenhall address
The difference between a consensual police encounter and a seizure under the fourth amendment
How much force is allowed for a stop and frisk
For a stop none, for frisk a pat down
How long can the protection sweep last
no longer than it takes to complete the arrest and depart the premise
What is the importance of Dunaway v. New York
It addressed unlawful arrests and corced confessions