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Terry stop in Colorado

25 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 5 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1985–2021
2 sentences

2021Therefore, the court h eld, officers were justified in conducting a Terry stop of the def endant’s vehicle, see 392 U.S. 1 , to look for evidence of the activity.

2019In particular, she argued that these actions elevated the initial encounter to a “Terry stop” that was unsupported by reasonable suspicion. 4 4“Under Terry, a police officer can briefly stop a suspicious person and make reasonable inquiries to confirm or dispel his suspicions.” People v. Corpany, 859 P.2d 865, 868 (Colo. 1993) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 30-31 (1968)).

35
United States v. Davisgreen
ca9 · 2008 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012See United States v. Davis, 530 F.3d 1069, 1082 (9th Cir.2008) (holding that questions consistent with a Terry stop during execution of search warrant, including those intended to obtain the identity of the suspect and confirm or dispel officer's suspicions that suspect was involved in marijuana grow operation on the property, did not require Mirando warnings).

2010Similarly, the Ninth Circuit has held that "[wlhere an individual has been detained incident to a search warrant, and officers' questioning stays within the bounds of questioning permitted during a Terry stop, Miranda [warnings] are not required." United States v. Davis, 530 F.3d 1069, 1081 (9th Cir.2008) (citing prior case relying on Berkemer ).

22
People v. Ratcliffgreen
colo · 1989 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1993–2012
2 sentences

2012Ratcliff, 778 P.2d at 1376-77 .

2012Ratcliff, 778 P.2d at 1376-77 .

12
United States v. Hensleygreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1985–1999
2 sentences

1999See United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221, 235 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 L.Ed.2d 604 (1985) (noting that in the course of an investigatory stop, police officers "were authorized to take such steps as were reasonably necessary to protect their personal safety and to maintain the status quo during the course of the stop"); Tilmon, 19 F.3d at 1225 ("When effecting a Terry stop, which is always a stop made at `close range,' police officers must make a quick decision about how to protect themselves and others from possible danger.").

1999See United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221, 235 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 L.Ed.2d 604 (1985) (noting that in the course of an investigatory stop, police officers "were authorized to take such steps as were reasonably necessary to protect their personal safety and to maintain the status quo during the course of the stop"); Tilmon, 19 F.3d at 1225 ("When effecting a Terry stop, which is always a stop made at `close range,' police officers must make a quick decision about how to protect themselves and others from possible danger.").

12
People v. Corpanygreen
colo · 1993 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In particular, she argued that these actions elevated the initial encounter to a “Terry stop” that was unsupported by reasonable suspicion. 4 4“Under Terry, a police officer can briefly stop a suspicious person and make reasonable inquiries to confirm or dispel his suspicions.” People v. Corpany, 859 P.2d 865, 868 (Colo. 1993) (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 30-31 (1968)).

11
United States v. Sharpegreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See United States v. Sharpe , 470 U.S. 675 , 685, 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2d 605 (1985) (distinguishing cases where intrusiveness transformed lawful Terry stop into unlawful de facto arrest).

2018See United States v. Sharpe , 470 U.S. 675 , 685, 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2d 605 (1985) (distinguishing cases where intrusiveness transformed lawful Terry stop into unlawful de facto arrest).

11
State v. Millergreen
alaska · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Cf. State v. Miller, 207 P.3d 541, 545 (Alaska 2009) (finding reasonable suspicion 'of domestic violence where couple was involved in verbal dispute and officer testified that in his experience a verbal dispute always precedes a physical one). ¶14 The minimally intrusive investigative methods employed by the officer during the several minutes between the initial contact and the defendant’s admission to possessing contraband fell well within the range of techniques associated with diligently pursuing a limited investigatory, stop..

11
People v. Archuletagreen
colo · 1999 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See People v. Archuleta, 980 P.2d 509, 516 (Colo. 1999).

11
Knowles v. Iowagreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Rodriguez v. United States, - U.S, --, 135 S.Ct. 1609, 1614 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015) ("'[A] relatively brief encounter] a routine traffic stop is 'more analogous to a so-called "Terry stop" [4] ,.. than to a formal arrest.!" (alterations in original) (quoting Knowles v. Iowa, 525 U.S. 113, 117 , 119 S.Ct. 484 , 142 L.Ed.2d 492 (1998))); Cervantes-Arredondo, 17 P.8d at 147 ("Traffic stops are usually investigatory stops....").

2016See Rodriguez v. United States, - U.S, --, 135 S.Ct. 1609, 1614 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015) ("'[A] relatively brief encounter] a routine traffic stop is 'more analogous to a so-called "Terry stop" [4] ,.. than to a formal arrest.!" (alterations in original) (quoting Knowles v. Iowa, 525 U.S. 113, 117 , 119 S.Ct. 484 , 142 L.Ed.2d 492 (1998))); Cervantes-Arredondo, 17 P.8d at 147 ("Traffic stops are usually investigatory stops....").

11
United States v. Michael Deshawne Glenn, Also Known as George Lopergreen
ca8 · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Id. at 1050 (Beam, J., concurring in the result). ¶ 24 The Berdahl division also relied on State v. Brockel, 746 N.W. 2d 423 (N.D. 2008).

2016Id. at 1050 (Beam, J., concurring in the result). ¶ 24 The Berdahl division also relied on State v. Brockel, 746 N.W. 2d 423 (N.D. 2008).

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Rodriguez v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Rodriguez v. United States, - U.S, --, 135 S.Ct. 1609, 1614 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015) ("'[A] relatively brief encounter] a routine traffic stop is 'more analogous to a so-called "Terry stop" [4] ,.. than to a formal arrest.!" (alterations in original) (quoting Knowles v. Iowa, 525 U.S. 113, 117 , 119 S.Ct. 484 , 142 L.Ed.2d 492 (1998))); Cervantes-Arredondo, 17 P.8d at 147 ("Traffic stops are usually investigatory stops....").

2016See Rodriguez v. United States, - U.S, --, 135 S.Ct. 1609, 1614 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015) ("'[A] relatively brief encounter] a routine traffic stop is 'more analogous to a so-called "Terry stop" [4] ,.. than to a formal arrest.!" (alterations in original) (quoting Knowles v. Iowa, 525 U.S. 113, 117 , 119 S.Ct. 484 , 142 L.Ed.2d 492 (1998))); Cervantes-Arredondo, 17 P.8d at 147 ("Traffic stops are usually investigatory stops....").

11
People v. Chamberlaingreen
colo · 2010 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Maj. op. at 1046 (citing People v. Martinez, 200 P.3d 1053, 1057 (Colo.2009), an investigatory stop case); see also People v. Chamberlain, No. 09SA124, 229 P.3d 1054, 1057 , 2010 WL 1840823 (Colo. May 10, 2010) (adopting Terry standard).

2010Maj. op. at 1046 (citing People v. Martinez, 200 P.3d 1053, 1057 (Colo.2009), an investigatory stop case); see also People v. Chamberlain, No. 09SA124, 229 P.3d 1054, 1057 , 2010 WL 1840823 (Colo. May 10, 2010) (adopting Terry standard).

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People v. Breidenbachgreen
colo · 1994 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Of course, that the mere fact of temporary detention is legally insufficient by itself to create custody "is not to say ... that Miranda rights can never be implicated during a valid investigatory stop." People v. Breidenbach, 875 P.2d 879, 886 (Colo.1994).

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People v. Martinezgreen
colo · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Maj. op. at 1046 (citing People v. Martinez, 200 P.3d 1053, 1057 (Colo.2009), an investigatory stop case); see also People v. Chamberlain, No. 09SA124, 229 P.3d 1054, 1057 , 2010 WL 1840823 (Colo. May 10, 2010) (adopting Terry standard).

2010Maj. op. at 1046 (citing People v. Martinez, 200 P.3d 1053, 1057 (Colo.2009), an investigatory stop case); see also People v. Chamberlain, No. 09SA124, 229 P.3d 1054, 1057 , 2010 WL 1840823 (Colo. May 10, 2010) (adopting Terry standard).

11
People v. Unruhgreen
colo · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Unruh, 713 P.2d at 378 (analogizing to cases involving a Terry stop); see Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

2001Unruh, 713 P.2d at 378 (analogizing to cases involving a Terry stop); see Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

11
United States v. Kevin R. Smith, Dalian C. Stewart, and Steve Taylorgreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000In United States v. Smith, 3 F.3d 1088, 1098 (7th Cir.1993), the court found that the suspect was in custody during a Terry stop when the police handcuffed him before questioning him. 4 In this case, the trial court found that Reddersen was in custody “[o]nce Officer Shaline confirmed his suspicion by observing the license plate, contacted the [defendant, obtained his driver’s license, and radioed in for a confirmation of status of the license.” Under those circumstances, the trial court concluded that “any reasonable person in the [defendant’s position would have considered himself deprived o

11
United States v. Deborah Ann Sonido Baron, AKA Debbie A. Sonido, AKA Debra Ann Sonidogreen
ca9 · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000In United States v. Baron, 860 F.2d 911, 915 (Ith Cir.1988), the court held that moving a suspect from the street into the back of a police car did not make a Terry stop a de facto arrest.

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United States v. Spencer Ray Tilmongreen
ca7 · 1994 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221, 235 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 L.Ed.2d 604 (1985) (noting that in the course of an investigatory stop, police officers "were authorized to take such steps as were reasonably necessary to protect their personal safety and to maintain the status quo during the course of the stop"); Tilmon, 19 F.3d at 1225 ("When effecting a Terry stop, which is always a stop made at `close range,' police officers must make a quick decision about how to protect themselves and others from possible danger.").

1999See United States v. Hensley, 469 U.S. 221, 235 , 105 S.Ct. 675 , 83 L.Ed.2d 604 (1985) (noting that in the course of an investigatory stop, police officers “were authorized to take such steps as were reasonably necessary to protect their personal safety and to maintain the status quo during the course of the stop”); Tilmon, 19 F.3d at 1225 (“When effecting a Terry stop, which is always a stop made at ‘close range,’ police officers must make a quick decision about how to protect themselves and others from possible danger.”).

11
United States v. Vincent Anthony Perduegreen
ca10 · 1993 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See United States v. Perdue, 8 F.3d 1455, 1463 (10th Cir.1998) (noting the recent trend allowing police to use handcuffs during a Terry stop and observing that nine United States courts of appeals have determined that such measures do not necessarily turn a lawful Terry stop into an arrest under the Fourth Amendment).

1994See United States v. Perdue, 8 F.3d 1455, 1463 (10th Cir.1993) (noting the recent trend allowing police to use handcuffs during a Terry stop and observing that nine United States courts of appeals have determined that such measures do not necessarily turn a lawful Terry stop into an arrest under the Fourth Amendment).

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Stone v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1971 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Ybarra v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993As the Court stated, "[t]he `narrow scope' of the Terry exception does not permit a frisk for weapons on less than reasonable belief or suspicion directed at the person to be frisked, even though that person happens to be on premises where an authorized narcotics search is taking place." Id. at 94 , 100 S.Ct. at 343 (emphasis added).

1993As the Court stated, "[t]he `narrow scope' of the Terry exception does not permit a frisk for weapons on less than reasonable belief or suspicion directed at the person to be frisked, even though that person happens to be on premises where an authorized narcotics search is taking place." Id. at 94 , 100 S.Ct. at 343 (emphasis added).

11
United States v. Gary Barrett Greengreen
cadc · 1981 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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People v. Mangumgreen
colo · 1975 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Colorado. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1993It is a limited seizure within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment in the nature of a “Terry stop.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 (1984).

1993It is a limited seizure within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment in the nature of a “Terry stop.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 (1984).

21993–2000
Michigan v. Long green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1993In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), the Supreme Court upheld the search of the passenger compartment of an automobile and the subsequent seizure of contraband by applying the Terry exception for protective searches based on reasonable suspicion.

1993In Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), the Supreme Court upheld the search of the passenger compartment of an automobile and the subsequent seizure of contraband by applying the Terry exception for protective searches based on reasonable suspicion.

21985–1993
People v. Lucero green
colo · 1973
2 sentences

1981See People v. Mangum, 189 Colo. 246 , 539 P.2d 120 (1975); People v. Lucero, 182 Colo. 39 , 511 P.2d 468 (1973). .

1981See People v. Mangum, 189 Colo. 246 , 539 P.2d 120 (1975); People v. Lucero, 182 Colo. 39 , 511 P.2d 468 (1973). .

21975–1981
cluster 18811 green
·
1 sentence

2021Gonzalez , 190 F.3d at 673 . ¶ 34 Here, the Safe2Tell tip provided no information about the Snapchat video’s source and indica ted that it had been taken a month earlier.

12021–2021
State v. Brockel green
nd · 2008
2 sentences

2016Id. at 1050 (Beam, J., concurring in the result). ¶ 24 The Berdahl division also relied on State v. Brockel, 746 N.W. 2d 423 (N.D. 2008).

2016Id. at 1050 (Beam, J., concurring in the result). ¶ 24 The Berdahl division also relied on State v. Brockel, 746 N.W. 2d 423 (N.D. 2008).

12016–2016
Brendlin v. California green
scotus · 2007
2 sentences

2012LaFave, Search and Seizure § 94, at 153 (dth ed. Supp. 2011-2012) (quoting Brendlin, 551 U.S. at 262 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 ). 10 Other state and federal courts, relying on the same Supreme Court authorities or ones similar to those relied on by the Court in Brendlin have also found that a person must be aware of police presence before & seizure can occur.

2012LaFave, Search and Seizure § 94, at 153 (dth ed. Supp. 2011-2012) (quoting Brendlin, 551 U.S. at 262 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 ). 10 Other state and federal courts, relying on the same Supreme Court authorities or ones similar to those relied on by the Court in Brendlin have also found that a person must be aware of police presence before & seizure can occur.

12012–2012
Ohio v. Robinette green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

2012Indeed, the U.S. Supreme Court has "consistently eschewed bright-line rules, instead emphasizing the fact-specific nature of the reasonableness inquiry." Ohio v. Robinette, 519 U.S. 33, 34 , 117 S.Ct. 417 , 136 L.Ed.2d 347 (1996). 127 Nevertheless, the trial court appears to have applied a bright-line rule that an officer can conduct a pat-down search whenever he or she has an obligation to transport a person in a patrol car.

2012Indeed, the U.S. Supreme Court has "consistently eschewed bright-line rules, instead emphasizing the fact-specific nature of the reasonableness inquiry." Ohio v. Robinette, 519 U.S. 33, 34 , 117 S.Ct. 417 , 136 L.Ed.2d 347 (1996). 127 Nevertheless, the trial court appears to have applied a bright-line rule that an officer can conduct a pat-down search whenever he or she has an obligation to transport a person in a patrol car.

12012–2012
United States v. Robinson green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1994The seizure of a person, therefore, does not automatically constitute an arrest and all arrests do not necessarily rise to the level of a full custodial arrest. [10] The Court expressly found it unnecessary to reach the issue of the authority to search incident to a type of stop "where the officer would simply issue a notice of violation and allow the offender to proceed." Robinson, 414 U.S. at 236 n. 6, 94 S.Ct. at 477 n. 6. [11] In Bischofberger , we contrasted traditional custodial arrests, which require probable cause, with investigatory stops, which do not.

11994–1994
United States v. Mendenhall green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1994Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 560 , 100 S.Ct. al 1880.

11994–1994
People v. Andrews green
colo · 1971
2 sentences

1993People v. Andrews, 173 Colo. 510 , 484 P.2d 1207 (1971).

1993People v. Andrews, 173 Colo. 510 , 484 P.2d 1207 (1971).

11993–1993
United States v. Charles L. White green
cadc · 1981
11989–1989
Robles v. State green
ind · 1987
11989–1989
State v. Buckley green
la · 1983
11989–1989
Adams v. Williams green
scotus · 1972
11985–1985
Michigan v. Summers green
scotus · 1981
11985–1985
United States v. Place green
scotus · 1983
11985–1985
Gonzales v. People green
colo · 1965
11981–1981
People v. Baird green
colo · 1970
11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-405 (7) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-12-102 (6) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-3-103 (4) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-407 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-51-1105 (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 747 (1977–2026) OH 594 (1978–2026) PA 416 (1973–2026) WA 373 (1975–2026) TX 348 (1983–2026) IN 258 (1973–2024) VA 244 (1983–2026) FL 196 (1979–2025) DC 162 (1972–2026) NJ 159 (1984–2026) GA 156 (1977–2025) MD 153 (1977–2026) LA 139 (1980–2026) MO 127 (1981–2024) AL 116 (1981–2026) WI 115 (1983–2026) MI 113 (1978–2026) CT 101 (1973–2020) CA 91 (1969–2026) MA 89 (1980–2025) KS 87 (1980–2026) TN 68 (1976–2025) IA 63 (1984–2026) NC 63 (1991–2026) ID 59 (1986–2023) AZ 59 (1985–2024) MN 58 (1975–2025) KY 53 (1984–2025) UT 44 (1981–2025) WY 42 (1992–2025) NM 40 (1980–2025) NE 38 (1987–2022) DE 34 (1981–2025) MT 32 (1981–2025) ND 30 (1985–2021) NY 29 (1981–2024) MS 29 (1972–2025) ME 28 (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) OR 11 (1979–2018) AK 11 (1980–2018) HI 11 (1982–2022) WV 10 (1991–2020) NV 10 (1994–2023) 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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