Tag: Officer discretion
Police Can Issue Verbal Warnings for Minor Offenses, Study Finds
Over 60% of minor offenses in the U.S. could potentially be resolved with verbal warnings, according to a recent study by the National Police...
Four Key Factors in Determining Police Probable Cause
Every year, thousands of arrests hinge on a critical but often misunderstood legal concept: probable cause. This standard, a cornerstone of criminal procedure, determines...
Understanding the 3 Key Elements of Reasonable Suspicion
Law enforcement officers make approximately 10 million traffic stops annually in the United States, with reasonable suspicion serving as the foundation for many of...
Understanding Reasonable Suspicion: 3 Key Legal Factors
Every year, thousands of legal cases hinge on the interpretation of a single phrase: reasonable suspicion. This legal standard, though seemingly straightforward, carries significant...