Courts Have Consistently Ruled That an Investigative Detention Must Be

question 33

Multiple Choice

Courts have consistently ruled that an investigative detention must be temporary and last no longer than _____.

• A) thirty minutes.
• B) sixty minutes.
• C) necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop.
• D) necessary for the officer to determine whether a felony has been committed.

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Definitions:

Representative Sample

A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals, often used to collect data on opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interacting within a given area at a particular time.

Advance Knowledge

Prior information or understanding gained before engaging in a specific task or situation.