Motor Vehicle Stop – Evidence and Procedure

Question description

Assess whether reasonable suspicion or probable cause existed to stop the vehicle in the scenario.

 

  • Analyze whether the officer should have looked to see if there was evidence of a crime before stopping the vehicle in the scenario.
  • Evaluate whether the officer could have detained the occupants of the vehicle at the scene while the other officer checked the business.
  • Explore whether the officer had the right to search the vehicle or whether consent from the driver is needed.