What is a Terry stop?

What will be an ideal response?


A stop and frisk, or Terry, search is a "pat-down" search conducted during an officer's investigatory detention of an individual. The primary purpose of this search is to ensure the officer's safety allowing the officer to search a person's outer clothing for weapons.

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Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

a. Specific performance b. Money damages c. Injunction d. Specific performance and injunction e. All of these choices are correct

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Slander is defamation in written or other tangible form

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Bob was seriously injured in a car accident and did not have a living will. His sister has filed a guardianship proceeding seeking appointment in order to make Bob's medical decisions while he is incapacitated. What will Bob be called in this proceeding?

a. Ward b. Fiduciary c. Guardian d. Conservator

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An employer is not vicariously liable for acts committed by an employee if the employer had expressly forbidden the commission of such acts.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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