The 5th Circuit upheld a human trafficking conviction after ruling a deputy’s detention and search were supported by reasonable suspicion .| Lexipol
Based on the "totality of the circumstances, officer had reasonable suspicion to extend traffic stop in drug courier case.| Lexipol
Terry v. Ohio: Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a police officer may stop a suspect on the street and frisk him or her without probable cause to arrest, if the police officer has a reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime and has a reasonable belief that the person "may be armed and presently dangerous."| Justia Law