Probable cause

[Fusion_3D]

What constitues as a probable cause to search somebody? Can't you just say that the person looks suspicious?

[Switchback]

Do a search for Terry Stop.

[121Traffic]

^^^What switch said...

And keep in mind the difference between a proper search, and a weapons pat.

[samseed101]

Terry stop and Terry v. Ohio should tell you the case law behind it.

[scott715us]

What constitues as a probable cause to search somebody? Can't you just say that the person looks suspicious?

Someone looking suspicious isn't grounds necessarily for a search. Reasonable suspicion can give you enough to do an outer garment pat-down. You don't need as much for reasonable suspicion as you do probable cause.

Now if I'm doin a pat-down and you reak of marijuana, I will have enough probable cause to do a further search.

It will depend on the circumstances. Your question is a little vague.

[acreature]

http://forums.realpolice.net/showthread.php?t=16424

[scott715us]

Nice ;)