The Court stated reasonable suspicion to facts that can be articulated that are consistent with a violation of the law. In this fact pattern, Officer Smith noticed the taillight that appeared to be broken and covered by colored tape, this is a violation of proper vehicle equipment. Therefore, Officer Smith did have reasonable suspicion to make the initial stop of the vehicle (Supreme Court of Illinois, 2012). 2. Was the “pat-down” of the driver legal?
University of Phoenix Material: Robin Mravik Ethical Dilemma Worksheet Incident Review 1. What is the ethical issue or problem? Identify the issue succinctly. | The law enforcement officials did suspect that the individual was driving under the influence and thus becoming a risk to himself and everyone else around him. Before the law enforcement officer can make an arrest there has to be a clear sign of probable cause if an officer neglects to find probable cause before arresting the individual when the trial comes along, the case will be dismissed in court and the offender will walk away free.
Police Powers Stop and question It’s one of the basic powers that police have. They can stop you at any time and ask you what you are doing here and why you are in this area or where you are going to. However you don’t have to answer any of those questions. Stop and search This is one of the most important powers of the police force and those include stopping persons and vehicles if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that you are carrying for example illegal drugs, a weapon or something that could be used in committing a crime. You can also be searched without ‘reasonable grounds’ if it has been approved by a senior officer and this can happen if you’re suspected of being in a specific location or area and if you’re carrying a weapon or have used one.
Police Encounters CJ227: Criminal Procedure Prof: Bernard Zapor 4/29/12 George Johnson Did Officer Smith have reasonable suspicion to make the initial stop of this vehicle? Yes Officer Smith had reasonable suspicion to suspect that the vehicle in front of her was the one involved in the killing of a fellow officer. One other reason is that Officer Smith believed that the older model gold Pontiac had a broken tail light that was covered with red tape. Officer Smith initial reason would be upheld by In People v. Remiro, 89 C.A. 3rd 809 (1979) if reasonable suspicion could be articulated in a court of law.
“A formal justice system is one in which laws are set and enforced and punishments are administered by state institutions such as courts, police, judges and prisons” (Ask.) A justice system can possibly encourage deviance and crime because there are some people who do not like to follow the law. An example of this behavior can simply be driving under the influence of alcohol. In our society everyone knows that it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle in this condition but yet there are so many people still doing it. Crime will always be committed as police are not always looking over people’s shoulders to ensure people will not break the law.
Automobile Searches: Automobile searches are considered warrantless searches. In Carroll v. United States (1925), federal agents searched a car for illegal alcohol. Because of the Carroll case, automobile searches were considered as warrantless search. Cars are obviously mobile, in which they can be driven away along with the evidence of anything illegal. If you were to get a search warrant, it will be too late.
The driver was known to the police. On the back seat of the car was a shotgun. Can you now imagine what might have happened if this man had not been chased? All sorts of trouble could have been caused by this man and his shotgun if he had not been pursued by the police. [change tone/pace]Right now in Victoria the law states quote ‘Police and Emergency vehicles have exemptions to break rules in the case of emergencies and may act unpredictably,’ end quote.
Acts of Vigilantism Luis Hernandez and the Suspected Car Thief Chris Soriano Do you think the individual made the best decision possible given the circumstances? In the Luis Hernandez case, I feel that he was trying to do the right thing for everyone within the community. He only meant to hold the thief there until the police arrived. Since things got out of control, Luis felt threatened (I’m sure) so he did what he believed was the right thing to do. He could have gotten hurt or possibly even killed in this incident.
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY SERVICE INCIDENTS CRIME SCENE PRESERVATION (P4): All incidents are potential crime scenes and they need preserving so that any vital evidence can be collected. Scene preservation may often prove difficult at large incidents because the first priority of the emergency services is the protection of life and the care of casualties. This is why the incident must be coordinated and the scene protected as far as practicable. The need for Traffic Accident Investigation - all serious and fatal traffic collisions are thoroughly investigated by the police so that the exact cause can be known. It is important in fatal collisions since the evidence will be required for a Coroners court for an inquest which is an enquiry into sudden, unnatural and suspicious deaths.
SEBINEZA NDASARARA TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE COMPOSITION I&II WRITTING ESSAY CELL PHONE USAGE BY DRIVERS SHOULD BE BANNED As it have been said many times in different department of safety, the usage of cell phone consists many risks to both sides the driver and other road users. The reason being is that not only distraction but also disturbance of mental and physical use while driving. Therefore, after that short breaking apart of the subject, each one can understand how deepest it is to be disturbed while performing any act. Normally human brain needs a lot of concentration especially while it is in use where others can get involved in an action or incident. The reason is that, everything that has an effect toward your partner has to be done carefully and smoothly to avoid any harm on the other side.