A traffic stop isn’t an arrest but most people don’t know where the line is. The first episode of this Limited Series breaks down what police can do during a stop, what they can’t, and why it matters.

DISCLAIMER

This Limited Series is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.

References

U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Constitution, Amendment IV. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• U.S. Constitution, Amendment V. Protection against self-incrimination and the right to remain silent.

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

• Berkemer v. McCarty. U.S. Supreme Court, 468 U.S. 420, 1984. Established that traffic stops ...