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Which of the following is an officer not permitted to do after a legal traffic stop?
a. Arrest the driver with reasonable suspicion
b. Question the driver and passenger without giving the Miranda warnings
c. Order the driver out of the vehicle
d. Seize illegal items in plain vie
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Answer: a.
Explanation: Reasonable suspicion justifies a temporary stop and limited detention (Terry), but an arrest requires probable cause. The other actions are permitted: officers may question occupants without Miranda warnings unless the person is in custody and being interrogated, may order drivers/passengers out of the vehicle for officer safety (e.g., Pennsylvania v. Mimms/Maryland v. Wilson), and may seize contraband observed in plain view if they are lawfully present.
Explanation: Reasonable suspicion justifies a temporary stop and limited detention (Terry), but an arrest requires probable cause. The other actions are permitted: officers may question occupants without Miranda warnings unless the person is in custody and being interrogated, may order drivers/passengers out of the vehicle for officer safety (e.g., Pennsylvania v. Mimms/Maryland v. Wilson), and may seize contraband observed in plain view if they are lawfully present.
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