Terry v. Ohio
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| Terry v. Ohio | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 10, 1968 |
| Appealed from | Supreme Court of Ohio |
Facts
In 1963, police officer Martin McFadden was stationed in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. He noticed 2 men including Terry going back and forth to peer into a store; a third man was cooperating with the first 2 men.
The officer McFadden deemed this activity suspicious and thought of it as preparation for criminal activity.
The officer approached the 3 men, identified himself as police, and patted them down. He found a gun on the men. The officer, afterwards, arrested all 3 men.Issues
Have the 4th Amendment rights under the US Constitution of Terry and associates been violated?
Holding
On the street, a person can be arrested without probable cause (PC).
Rule
The practice of "stop and frisk", or a "Terry stop" is allowed in the United States.
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