Explain Why an Officer May Frisk a Passenger in a Vehicle

question 14

Essay

Explain why an officer may frisk a passenger in a vehicle who is not suspected of criminal activity.

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Definitions:

International Law

The law that governs relations among nations. International customs and treaties are generally considered to be two of the most important sources of international law.

Individual Nations

Refers to sovereign countries, emphasizing their distinct and independent legal and political identities.

Overturn Precedents

To reverse or invalidate prior judicial decisions, altering the legal interpretations previously established by courts.

Criminal Case

A legal proceeding against an individual or entity charged with committing a crime, involving trials and judgments based on criminal law.