Arrests

Question 1

seizure

Answer 1

exercise of control by governemnt

Question 2

probably cause and arrests

Answer 2

Rule - PC exists when a reasonably prudent person would believe that a suspect has committed or is committing a crime

arrests NEED PC

arrest in home requires an arrest warrant which requires PC

station house detention - PC needed to compel to come to the station for finger print and interrogation

Question 3

unlawful arrest

Answer 3

no impact on subsequent criminal prosecution

Question 4

terry stops

Answer 4

T stop - stop someone briefly w/o PC

rule - must have REASONABLE SUSPICION supported by ARTICUABLE FACTS

reasonable suspicion - more than vague suspicion but less than probable cause. totality of circumstnaces

Question 5

informant tips

Answer 5

if reasonable suspicion based on this must be INDICIA OF RELIABILITY

Question 6

Auto stops

Answer 6

Need reasonable suspicion

sniff is not a search

dog alert = PC

DOGS AND CARS ONLY no home

auto stop = seizure of all occupants

Roadblocks are const. so long as not discrimin applied

if auto lawful stop then can order ppl out car

as long as stop is legal, it’s all legal. officer intent not matter