Asked by Samantha Perez on Sep 27, 2024

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In which Supreme Court case did the Court create the legal basis for stop and frisks?

A) Whren v.United States
B) Knowles v.Iowa
C) United States v.Arvizu
D) Terry v.Ohio

Legal Basis

The foundation or justification grounded in law, for a belief, action, or policy.

Stop And Frisks

A police procedure where individuals are stopped and searched for weapons or contraband based on reasonable suspicion.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial body in a country, typically having the ultimate authority in interpreting the constitution and laws.

  • Explore the legal and societal mechanisms designed to mitigate police wrongdoing, including civilian oversight committees and verdicts issued by the Supreme Court.
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Gamali Felix26 minutes ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Supreme Court created the legal basis for stop and frisks in Terry v. Ohio. In this case, the Court established that police officers can stop and frisk individuals if they have reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in criminal activity and that the officer's safety is at risk. This decision created the "Terry stop" and "Terry frisk" procedures that are still used by law enforcement today.