The scope and duration of an investigatory detention/ “stop” _____.

a. must be temporary and not last any longer than necessary under the totality of the circumstances
b. is reasonable when waiting ninety minutes for a drug dog
c. is always unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances even if the length of detention is due in part to the actions of the defendant
d. depends on whether each specific, articulable fact can be explained individually as otherwise innocent behavior


Answer: a. must be temporary and not last any longer than necessary under the totality of the circumstances

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