In United States V

question 7

Multiple Choice

In United States v. Sharpe, the defendant questioned whether his 30 to 40 minute detention was too long to be considered a Terry stop and really amounted to the functional equivalent of an arrest. In addressing the 30 to 40 minute detention, the Court:

• A) Ruled in favor of the defendant, holding that the detention exceeded the recognized length of time established for a Terry stop and amounted to arrest
• B) Ruled in favor of the defendant, holding that the initial stop of Sharpe lacked reasonable suspicion and therefore was illegal, even under Terry
• C) Ruled against the defendant, holding that a lengthy stop was the product of delay caused by the defendant and not because of the actions of the police officer
• D) Ruled against the defendant, holding that the length of time for the stop fell well below the established time limit for a Terry stop

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