Frisk and Seizure in Drug-Related Cases

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The fact that the frisk occurred in the early morning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the agent's training and experience, why was he justified in retrieving the lump from Johnson's pocket?

<p>Because the agent was immediately able to identify the lump as contraband during the pat-down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led the deputy to apply for a search warrant in the case of Bunnell v. State?

<p>The presence of an exterior security camera and the odor of raw marijuana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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