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Why did the agent frisk Johnson during the search incident to arrest?
Why did the agent frisk Johnson during the search incident to arrest?
- Because Johnson was found in possession of drugs
- Because Johnson was acting suspiciously
- Because the agent had reasonable suspicion that Johnson was armed (correct)
- Because the agent had received a tip about Johnson's criminal activity
What was the basis for the agent's stop of Johnson?
What was the basis for the agent's stop of Johnson?
- Johnson was acting suspiciously in the casino
- The agent witnessed Johnson selling drugs
- An informant reported criminal activity involving Johnson (correct)
- The agent had prior knowledge of Johnson's involvement in drug trafficking
Why did the trial court rule that the search of Johnson's pocket was incident to arrest?
Why did the trial court rule that the search of Johnson's pocket was incident to arrest?
- Because the search was necessary for officer safety (correct)
- Because the agent had a search warrant
- Because Johnson consented to the search
- Because the agent believed Johnson was in possession of drugs
According to the Court's conclusion, what contributed to the reasonableness of the frisk in this case?
According to the Court's conclusion, what contributed to the reasonableness of the frisk in this case?
Based on the agent's training and experience, why was he justified in retrieving the lump from Johnson's pocket?
Based on the agent's training and experience, why was he justified in retrieving the lump from Johnson's pocket?
What led the deputy to apply for a search warrant in the case of Bunnell v. State?
What led the deputy to apply for a search warrant in the case of Bunnell v. State?