Although not backed by U.S. Supreme Court rule, and not to be considered a bright line rule, the Model Penal Code of Pre-Arraignment Procedure places a _____ time limit on Terry stops.
Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The Model Penal Code (MPC) of Pre-Arraignment Procedure doesn't explicitly place a specific time limit on Terry stops. Instead, it recommends that the duration of a Terry stop should be temporary and only last as long as necessary to confirm or dispel the officer's suspicion. The MPC does not establish a bright-line rule or a specific time limit for Terry stops but emphasizes reasonableness and a case-by-case assessment. The United States Supreme Court case law, particularly decisions like Terry v. Ohio, has played a more significant role in shaping the legal framework around stop and frisk encounters.