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Terry stop in Wyoming

43 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1992–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (30)

CaseFollowedCited
Wilson v. Stategreen
wyo · 1994 · cited in 5 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003
2 sentences

2003Wilson v. State, 874 P.2d 215, 219-220 (Wyo.1994) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); see also McChesney v. State, 988 P.2d 1071, 1074 (Wyo.1999).

2003Wilson v. State, 874 P.2d 215, 219-220 (Wyo.1994) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); see also McChesney v. State, 988 P.2d 1071, 1074 (Wyo.1999).

55
McChesney v. Stategreen
wyo · 1999 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003Wilson v. State, 874 P.2d 215, 219-220 (Wyo.1994) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); see also McChesney v. State, 988 P.2d 1071, 1074 (Wyo.1999).

2003Wilson v. State, 874 P.2d 215, 219-220 (Wyo.1994) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); see also McChesney v. State, 988 P.2d 1071, 1074 (Wyo.1999).

44
Damato v. Stategreen
wyo · 2003 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2017
2 sentences

2017Damato v. State, 2003 WY 13, ¶ 9 , 64 P.3d 700, 704-05 (Wyo. 2003).

2017Damato v. State, 2003 WY 13, ¶ 9 , 64 P.3d 700, 704-05 (Wyo. 2003).

34
United States v. Vincent Anthony Perduegreen
ca10 · 1993 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1997–2014
2 sentences

2014The Perdue court held that police officers must advise suspects of their constitutional rights even in the context of a Terry stop, "if they ... take highly intrusive steps to protect themselves from danger." Id., 8 F.3d at 1465 .

2014The Perdue court held that police officers must advise suspects of their constitutional rights even in the context of a Terry stop, "if they ... take highly intrusive steps to protect themselves from danger." Id., 8 F.3d at 1465 .

34
Barch v. Stategreen
wyo · 2004 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2005–2012
2 sentences

2009A traffic stop is analogous to a second tier investigatory detention and is sometimes termed a Terry stop 3 Barch v. State, 2004 WY 79, ¶ 7 , 92 P.3d 828, 831 (2004). "[AJn investigative detention must be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop ..." O'Boyle, ¶ 47, 117 P.3d at 414 .

2009A traffic stop is analogous to a second tier investigatory detention and is sometimes termed a Terry stop 3 Barch v. State, 2004 WY 79, ¶ 7 , 92 P.3d 828, 831 (2004). "[AJn investigative detention must be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop ..." O'Boyle, ¶ 47, 117 P.3d at 414 .

23
Brown v. Stategreen
wyo · 2019 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2021–2026
2 sentences

2026Either way, Judge, it’s still an inappropriate stop. [¶20] Mr. Glenn concedes “defense counsel could have, and probably should have, more articulately advocated both prongs of the Terry analysis.” Nonetheless, he points to our holding that “[i]n determining the scope of an issue brought to the district court’s attention, we will read any ambiguity in the conditional plea agreement ‘against the Government and in favor of a defendant’s appellate rights.’” Brown v. State, 2019 WY 42 , ¶ 13, 439 P.3d 726, 731 (Wyo. 2019) (quoting United States v. Anderson, 374 F.3d 955, 957 (10th Cir. 2004)).

2026Either way, Judge, it’s still an inappropriate stop. [¶20] Mr. Glenn concedes “defense counsel could have, and probably should have, more articulately advocated both prongs of the Terry analysis.” Nonetheless, he points to our holding that “[i]n determining the scope of an issue brought to the district court’s attention, we will read any ambiguity in the conditional plea agreement ‘against the Government and in favor of a defendant’s appellate rights.’” Brown v. State, 2019 WY 42 , ¶ 13, 439 P.3d 726, 731 (Wyo. 2019) (quoting United States v. Anderson, 374 F.3d 955, 957 (10th Cir. 2004)).

22
United States v. David Allen Merrittgreen
ca10 · 1982 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1997–2003
2 sentences

2003Brown agreed with the following statement: While Terry stops generally must be fairly nonintrusive, officers may take necessary steps to protect themselves if the cireum-stances reasonably warrant such measures. "[Tlhe use of guns in connection with a stop is permissible where the police reasonably believe [the weapons] are necessary for their protection." United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263, 1273 (10th Cir. 1982), cert. denied, 461 U.S. 916 , 103 S.Ct. 1898 , 77 L.Ed.2d 286 (1983). spore ok ok This holding is consistent with the recent trend allowing police to use handcuffs or place suspe

1997In holding that police officers may draw their weapons without transforming an otherwise valid Terry stop into an arrest, the court stated: While Terry stops generally must be fairly nonintrusive, officers may take necessary steps to protect themselves if the circumstances reasonably warrant such measures. “[T]he use of guns in connection with a stop is permissible where the police reasonably believe [the weapons] are necessary for their protection.” United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263, 1273 (10th Cir.1982), ce rt. denied 461 U.S. 916 , 103 S.Ct. 1898 , 77 L.Ed.2d 286 (1983). * * * * * * *

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Keehn v. Town of Torringtongreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
2 sentences

1999See Keehn v. Town of Torrington, 834 P.2d 112 (Wyo.1992).

1999See Keehn v. Town of Torrington, 834 P.2d 112 (Wyo.1992).

22
O'BOYLE v. Stategreen
wyo · 2005 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2006–2012
2 sentences

2009A traffic stop is analogous to a second tier investigatory detention and is sometimes termed a Terry stop 3 Barch v. State, 2004 WY 79, ¶ 7 , 92 P.3d 828, 831 (2004). "[AJn investigative detention must be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop ..." O'Boyle, ¶ 47, 117 P.3d at 414 .

2007Mr. Batten focuses his argument on the second part of the Terry analysis, presumably because the trooper was justified in stopping him for the broken headlight. *1241 [T11l]l "[An investigative detention must be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop, and the seope of the detention must be carefully tailored to its underlying justification." O'Boyle, ¶ 47, 117 P.3d at 414 .

14
United States v. Hensleygreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1993–2014
2 sentences

2014In United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 LEd.2d 604 (1985), the Supreme Court held that when officers initiated a Terry stop based on a flyer or bulletin, reliance on the flyer or bulletin was proper so long as the officers that issued the flyer had a reasonable suspicion about the person it targeted.

2014In United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 LEd.2d 604 (1985), the Supreme Court held that when officers initiated a Terry stop based on a flyer or bulletin, reliance on the flyer or bulletin was proper so long as the officers that issued the flyer had a reasonable suspicion about the person it targeted.

13
Brown v. Stategreen
wyo · 1997 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Brown v. State, 944 P.2d 1168 (Wyo.1997).

2003Such measures are warranted however, only if "the facts available to the officer would warrant a man of reasonable caution in the belief that the action taken was appropriate." Id. [[Image here]] Shareef, 100 F.3d at 1502 ; see also Eckenrod v. State, 2003 WY 51, ¶ 16 , 67 P.3d 635, 640 (Wyo.2003); Brown v. State, 944 P.2d 1168, 1172 (Wyo.1997); and United States v. Perdue, 8 F.3d 1455, 1462-63 (10th Cir.1993).

12
United States v. Andersongreen
ca10 · 2004 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Either way, Judge, it’s still an inappropriate stop. [¶20] Mr. Glenn concedes “defense counsel could have, and probably should have, more articulately advocated both prongs of the Terry analysis.” Nonetheless, he points to our holding that “[i]n determining the scope of an issue brought to the district court’s attention, we will read any ambiguity in the conditional plea agreement ‘against the Government and in favor of a defendant’s appellate rights.’” Brown v. State, 2019 WY 42 , ¶ 13, 439 P.3d 726, 731 (Wyo. 2019) (quoting United States v. Anderson, 374 F.3d 955, 957 (10th Cir. 2004)).

2026Either way, Judge, it’s still an inappropriate stop. [¶20] Mr. Glenn concedes “defense counsel could have, and probably should have, more articulately advocated both prongs of the Terry analysis.” Nonetheless, he points to our holding that “[i]n determining the scope of an issue brought to the district court’s attention, we will read any ambiguity in the conditional plea agreement ‘against the Government and in favor of a defendant’s appellate rights.’” Brown v. State, 2019 WY 42 , ¶ 13, 439 P.3d 726, 731 (Wyo. 2019) (quoting United States v. Anderson, 374 F.3d 955, 957 (10th Cir. 2004)).

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Fertig v. Stategreen
wyo · 2006 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Levenson, ¶ 24, 508 P.3d at 237 n.6 (quoting Fertig v. State, 2006 WY 148, ¶ 19 , 146 P.3d 492, 498 (Wyo. 2006)). [¶13] The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” U.S. Const. amend.

2025Levenson, ¶ 24, 508 P.3d at 237 n.6 (quoting Fertig v. State, 2006 WY 148, ¶ 19 , 146 P.3d 492, 498 (Wyo. 2006)). [¶13] The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” U.S. Const. amend.

11
Flood v. Stategreen
wyo · 2007 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

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Custer v. Stategreen
wyo · 2006 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

11
Pier v. Stategreen
wyo · 2019 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Mr. Mahaffy does not dispute the initial traffic stop was justified; he focuses on the second part of the Terry test. [¶19] “The second part of the Terry inquiry is the reasonableness of the detention.” Pier, 2019 WY 3 , ¶ 19, 432 P.3d at 897 (citation omitted).

2021Mr. Mahaffy does not dispute the initial traffic stop was justified; he focuses on the second part of the Terry test. [¶19] “The second part of the Terry inquiry is the reasonableness of the detention.” Pier, 2019 WY 3 , ¶ 19, 432 P.3d at 897 (citation omitted).

11
United States v. Chavezgreen
ca10 · 2008 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Burgos-Seberos v. Stategreen
wyo · 1998 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
United States v. Asta M. Elliottgreen
ca10 · 1997 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
People v. Gonzalezred
ill · 2003 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
People v. Harrisgreen
cal · 1975 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
United States v. Ronald Kirk Merkleygreen
ca10 · 1993 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
United States v. Manuel Melendez-Garciagreen
ca10 · 1994 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Eckenrod v. Stategreen
wyo · 2003 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Terry v. Pioneer Press, Inc.green
wyo · 1997 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Goettl v. Stategreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
United States v. Wayne Cedric Bellgreen
ca6 · 1985 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
United States v. Calvin L. Flettgreen
ca8 · 1986 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
United States v. Doegreen
txed · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
United States v. Kevin Wesly Dewitt, True Name, Kenneth Odell Risongreen
ca10 · 1991 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

2024To justify an investigative detention, an officer must show “‘specific and articulable facts and rational inferences which give rise to a[n] [objectively] reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or may be committing a crime[.]’” Flood v. State, 2007 WY 167, ¶ 14 , 169 P.3d 538, 543-44 (Wyo. 2007) (quoting Custer v. State, 2006 WY 72, ¶ 13 , 135 P.3d 620, 624 (Wyo. 2006), and citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S. Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968) (other citation omitted)).1 An arrest, on the other hand, requires probable cause that 1 The case before us does not involve a “Terry stop,

201992–2024
Campbell v. State green
wyo · 2004
2 sentences

2019The second *227 prong of the Terry test requires that the investigative detention "be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop," and that the scope of the detention "be carefully tailored to its underlying justification." Campbell v. State , 2004 WY 106 , ¶ 12, 97 P.3d 781 , 784 (Wyo. 2004) (citation omitted).

2019The second *227 prong of the Terry test requires that the investigative detention "be temporary, lasting no longer than necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop," and that the scope of the detention "be carefully tailored to its underlying justification." Campbell v. State , 2004 WY 106 , ¶ 12, 97 P.3d 781 , 784 (Wyo. 2004) (citation omitted).

52006–2022
Merritt v. United States green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2003Brown agreed with the following statement: While Terry stops generally must be fairly nonintrusive, officers may take necessary steps to protect themselves if the cireum-stances reasonably warrant such measures. "[Tlhe use of guns in connection with a stop is permissible where the police reasonably believe [the weapons] are necessary for their protection." United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263, 1273 (10th Cir. 1982), cert. denied, 461 U.S. 916 , 103 S.Ct. 1898 , 77 L.Ed.2d 286 (1983). spore ok ok This holding is consistent with the recent trend allowing police to use handcuffs or place suspe

2003Brown agreed with the following statement: While Terry stops generally must be fairly nonintrusive, officers may take necessary steps to protect themselves if the cireum-stances reasonably warrant such measures. "[Tlhe use of guns in connection with a stop is permissible where the police reasonably believe [the weapons] are necessary for their protection." United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263, 1273 (10th Cir. 1982), cert. denied, 461 U.S. 916 , 103 S.Ct. 1898 , 77 L.Ed.2d 286 (1983). spore ok ok This holding is consistent with the recent trend allowing police to use handcuffs or place suspe

21997–2003
Olson v. State green
wyo · 1985
2 sentences

1999In the course of developing our state precedent, we consistently have held that something less than probable cause will suffice for an investigatory or “Terry stop.” Simmons v. State, 712 P.2d 887 (Wyo.1986); Olson v. State, 698 P.2d 107 (Wyo.1985); Lopez; Cook.

1999In the course of developing our state precedent, we consistently have held that something less than probable cause will suffice for an investigatory or "Terry stop." Simmons v. State, 712 P.2d 887 (Wyo.1986); Olson v. State, 698 P.2d 107 (Wyo.1985); Lopez; Cook.

21992–1999
Simmons v. State green
wyo · 1986
2 sentences

1999In the course of developing our state precedent, we consistently have held that something less than probable cause will suffice for an investigatory or “Terry stop.” Simmons v. State, 712 P.2d 887 (Wyo.1986); Olson v. State, 698 P.2d 107 (Wyo.1985); Lopez; Cook.

1999In the course of developing our state precedent, we consistently have held that something less than probable cause will suffice for an investigatory or "Terry stop." Simmons v. State, 712 P.2d 887 (Wyo.1986); Olson v. State, 698 P.2d 107 (Wyo.1985); Lopez; Cook.

21992–1999
Adams v. Williams green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1993The opinion of the court in Berry pointed out that subsequent cases, including Adams v. Williams, 407 U.S. 143 , 92 S.Ct. 1921 , 32 L.Ed.2d 612 (1972), and United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 , 95 S.Ct. 2574 , 45 L.Ed.2d 607 (1975), have extended the Terry doctrine to stops made merely for investigatory purposes.

1993The opinion of the court in Berry pointed out that subsequent cases, including Adams v. Williams, 407 U.S. 143 , 92 S.Ct. 1921 , 32 L.Ed.2d 612 (1972), and United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 , 95 S.Ct. 2574 , 45 L.Ed.2d 607 (1975), have extended the Terry doctrine to stops made merely for investigatory purposes.

21992–1993
Joshua David Levenson v. The State of Wyoming green
wyo · 2022
2 sentences

2025Levenson, ¶ 24, 508 P.3d at 237 n.6 (quoting Fertig v. State, 2006 WY 148, ¶ 19 , 146 P.3d 492, 498 (Wyo. 2006)). [¶13] The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” U.S. Const. amend.

2025Levenson, ¶ 24, 508 P.3d at 237 n.6 (quoting Fertig v. State, 2006 WY 148, ¶ 19 , 146 P.3d 492, 498 (Wyo. 2006)). [¶13] The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” U.S. Const. amend.

12025–2025
Kennison v. State green
wyo · 2018
2 sentences

2019Kennison, ¶ 13, 417 P.3d at 150 .

2019Kennison, ¶ 13, 417 P.3d at 150 .

12019–2019
Speten v. State green
wyo · 2008
2 sentences

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

12019–2019
McKenney v. State green
wyo · 2007
2 sentences

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

12019–2019
Michael Wayne Sweets v. State neutral
wyo · 2017
2 sentences

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

12019–2019
LaPlant v. State green
wyo · 2006
2 sentences

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

2019"An officer's conduct is judged by an objective standard taking into account the totality of the circumstances." Sweets v. State , 2017 WY 22 , ¶ 9, 389 P.3d 1214 , 1216 (Wyo. 2017) (quoting LaPlant v. State, 2006 WY 154 , ¶ 14, 148 P.3d 4 , 7 (Wyo. 2006) ). "[W]hile the test is objective, the officer's training, experience, and expertise are to be considered as part of the 'totality of the circumstances.' " Speten v. State , 2008 WY 63 , ¶ 4, 185 P.3d 25 , 28 (Wyo. 2008) (citing McKenney v. State , 2007 WY 129 , ¶ 11, 165 P.3d 96 , 98-99 (Wyo. 2007) ). [¶20] As to the second prong of the Terr

12019–2019
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2018Berkemer , 468 U.S. at 440 , 104 S.Ct. at 3150 .

2018Berkemer , 468 U.S. at 440 , 104 S.Ct. at 3150 .

12018–2018
California v. Beheler green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2018Furthermore, the use of guns to force a suspect off the road, out of his car, and onto the ground is a type of police conduct more "associated with formal arrest," California v. Beheler , 463 U.S. 1121 , 1125, 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 3520, 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), than with the characteristically "noncoercive" and "nonthreatening" Terry stop.

2018Furthermore, the use of guns to force a suspect off the road, out of his car, and onto the ground is a type of police conduct more "associated with formal arrest," California v. Beheler , 463 U.S. 1121 , 1125, 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 3520, 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), than with the characteristically "noncoercive" and "nonthreatening" Terry stop.

12018–2018
Florida v. Bostick green
scotus · 1991
12017–2017
Garvin v. State green
wyo · 2007
12014–2014
Florida v. Royer green
scotus · 1983
12006–2006
United States v. Shareef green
ca10 · 1996
12003–2003
Richards v. Solem green
scotus · 1983
12003–2003
Loghry v. Unicover Corp. red
wyo · 1996
12000–2000
Alabama v. White green
scotus · 1990
11999–1999
Brown v. Texas green
scotus · 1979
11994–1994
United States v. Sharpe green
scotus · 1985
11993–1993
United States v. Dudley Lee Berry, A/K/A David Sarver, United States of America v. Jessica Linda Ann Zabish, A/K/A Joanne Sarver green
ca5 · 1982
11993–1993
Smith v. Maryland red
scotus · 1979
11993–1993
United States v. Brignoni-Ponce green
scotus · 1975
11993–1993
Bearpaw v. State green
wyo · 1990
11992–1992
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1031 (15) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-233 (4) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 6-5-204 (4) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 31-6-102 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 743 (1977–2026) OH 612 (1978–2026) PA 419 (1973–2026) WA 375 (1975–2026) TX 347 (1983–2026) IN 258 (1973–2026) VA 248 (1983–2026) FL 197 (1979–2025) DC 165 (1972–2026) NJ 160 (1984–2026) GA 156 (1977–2025) MD 154 (1977–2026) LA 141 (1980–2026) MO 128 (1981–2024) MI 119 (1978–2026) WI 117 (1983–2026) AL 116 (1981–2026) CT 101 (1973–2020) CA 92 (1969–2026) KS 92 (1980–2026) MA 90 (1980–2026) TN 71 (1976–2025) NC 66 (1991–2026) IA 62 (1984–2026) AZ 59 (1985–2024) ID 59 (1986–2023) MN 58 (1975–2025) KY 55 (1984–2026) UT 44 (1981–2025) WY 43 (1992–2026) NE 41 (1987–2022) NM 40 (1980–2025) DE 35 (1981–2026) MT 32 (1981–2026) ND 31 (1985–2021) NY 30 (1981–2024) MS 29 (1972–2025) ME 29 (1978–2026) VT 26 (1982–2019) CO 25 (1975–2021) SD 21 (1991–2018) SC 20 (1996–2022) NH 17 (1983–2020) AR 14 (1985–2015) VI 12 (2002–2016) AK 11 (1980–2018) OR 11 (1979–2018) NV 10 (1994–2023) WV 10 (1991–2020) HI 10 (1982–2022) OK 9 (1987–2014) RI 8 (1989–2024)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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