traffic stops Flashcards
(5 cards)
when can officers initaite a traffic stop
PC to believe civil infraction was committed; or RS for crim infraction
what is the whren rule about officers reason for conducting a traffic stop
an officers real reason for doing a stop doesn’t matter; as long as the quantum of proof is met
Ie pretext is irrelevant for FA context
what is an example of when officers can conduct traffic stops w no rs/pc (enttlement)
chekcpoints
when are checkpoints (suspscionless stops/progromatic stops) ok
when it passes progromatic balancing: “suspicionless” checkpoints/roadblocks are valid if the nexus between the primary purpose of the activity and the nature of the police action is tight enough
how do we approach suspcsionless stops as it relates to an inventory search of a towed car
was the search conducted as part of program/policy of dept and carried out consistent with that program/policy?
