Asked by emma
For a police officer to stop someone for further investigation, they must have at least what level of burden of proof to do so?
*Choose the least level needed.
a
Probable cause
b
Beyond a reasonable doubt
c
Reasonable suspicion
d
Preponderance of the evidence
*Choose the least level needed.
a
Probable cause
b
Beyond a reasonable doubt
c
Reasonable suspicion
d
Preponderance of the evidence
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The least level of burden of proof needed for a police officer to stop someone for further investigation is:
**c. Reasonable suspicion**
This standard allows officers to briefly detain a person for questioning if they have specific and articulable facts that suggest the person may be involved in criminal activity.
**c. Reasonable suspicion**
This standard allows officers to briefly detain a person for questioning if they have specific and articulable facts that suggest the person may be involved in criminal activity.