A police officer stops a car for a traffic violation. The officer conducts a legal search of the vehicle after obtaining consent from the driver. The officer discovered stolen property and a large amount of illegal prescription drugs in the car. The driver is given a choice to be charged with felony possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance or cooperate with the police to identify
and arrest the source of the drugs.
What process is the officer using?
A) This is an unlawful process in violation of the suspect's Fifth Amendment, due process rights.
B) This process is known as "flipping."
C) This process is known as "legal coercion."
D) This process is known as "duress."
Answer: B
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