Case Law

Question 1

Tennessee vs. Garner

Answer 1

Deadly force may not be used against a fleeing suspect unless such force is necessary to prevent the suspects escape and there is probable cause to believe the suspect presents a serious threat to the officer or others

Question 2

Rodriguez vs United States

Answer 2

The extension of a traffic stop for a dog snif, without reasonable suspicion to conduct the snif, violates the 4th Amendment

Question 3

Terry vs Ohio

Answer 3

Terry Stop

The authorized, temporary detainment of an individual based on an officers suspiscion he is involved in illegal activity

Officers may conduct a search limited for weapons when they observe unusual conduct leading them to reasonably suspect criminal activity is afoot and the involved are armed

Question 4

Illinois vs Caballes

Answer 4

A dog snif conducted during a routine traffic stop that does not prolong the stop and only reveals the presence of an illegal substance does not violate the 4th Amendment