In your paper:
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.
Be sure to review the Motor Vehicle Stop – Evidence and Procedure Scoring Guide to ensure you understand the criteria for this assignment.
REQUIREMENTS
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
References: A minimum of two references.
APA format: Format resources and citations as per current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Length of paper: Three pages, not including the title page and the references page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
