Warren Court Decisions · US History

In Terry v. Ohio (1968), the Court ruled that 'stop and frisk' searches are constitutional if police have:

  1. Probable cause
  2. A valid search warrant
  3. Reasonable suspicion
  4. Verbal consent
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Correct answer: Reasonable suspicion

The Court created a limited exception to the warrant requirement, allowing officers to pat down individuals for weapons if they have a reasonable suspicion that the person is armed and dangerous. This balanced officer safety with 4th Amendment rights.

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