A lawful stop must be based on __________________ that the person stopped is about to be or is actually engaged in criminal activity

a. proof beyond a reasonable doubt
b. reasonable suspicion
c. mere suspicion
d. a preponderance of evidence
e. exigent cause


D

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a. Are processed through several different judicial proceedings b. Involve the efforts of many different actors in the judicial process c. Present numerous complexities to those involved in adjudicated the case. d. Rarely involves more than one judicial proceeding

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What will be an ideal response?

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