The level of proof for an officer to conduct a brief, limited, investigative detention ("stop and frisk") is:

a. probable cause c. clear and convincing evidence
b. mere suspicion d. reasonable suspicion


D

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__________ merges the crime of robbery in with that of theft

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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

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