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reasonable suspicion standard in South Dakota

23 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1983–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (34)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lownesgreen
sd · 1993 · cited in 4 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1993–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶16 , 695 NW2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶13 , 625 NW2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 NW2d 896, 898-99 (SD 1993) (recognizing that the "reasonable suspicion" standard is less demanding than "probable cause") (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 US 325, 330 , 110 SCt 2412, 2416 , 110 LE2d 301,309 (1990)). [¶12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that "[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon `specific and articulable facts which t

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

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State v. Quartiergreen
sd · 2008 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010
2 sentences

2009United States v. Escobar, 389 F.3d 781, 784 (8th Cir.2004) (internal citation omitted). 6 [¶ 23.] In making the reasonable suspicion determination, reviewing courts “must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” “This process allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that ‘might well elude an untrained person.’ ” United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 12

2009United States v. Escobar, 389 F.3d 781, 784 (8th Cir.2004) (internal citation omitted). 6 [¶ 23.] In making the reasonable suspicion determination, reviewing courts “must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” “This process allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that ‘might well elude an untrained person.’ ” United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 12

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State v. Andersongreen
sd · 1983 · cited in 6 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1984–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶16 , 695 NW2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶13 , 625 NW2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 NW2d 896, 898-99 (SD 1993) (recognizing that the "reasonable suspicion" standard is less demanding than "probable cause") (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 US 325, 330 , 110 SCt 2412, 2416 , 110 LE2d 301,309 (1990)). [¶12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that "[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon `specific and articulable facts which t

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

16
State v. Aaberggreen
sd · 2006 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

12
Alabama v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

12
State v. Chavezgreen
sd · 2003 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2004ISSUE [¶ 5.] Did the officer have a reasonable suspicion of a violation of law sufficient to support the stop of Webb’s vehicle? [¶ 6.] The necessity of a reasonable suspicion of a violation of law to support a traffic stop was most recently discussed in State v. Chavez, 2003 SD 93, ¶¶ 15-16 , 668 N.W.2d 89 , 95: The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.

2004ISSUE [¶ 5.] Did the officer have a reasonable suspicion of a violation of law sufficient to support the stop of Webb’s vehicle? [¶ 6.] The necessity of a reasonable suspicion of a violation of law to support a traffic stop was most recently discussed in State v. Chavez, 2003 SD 93, ¶¶ 15-16 , 668 N.W.2d 89 , 95: The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.

12
United States v. Wilkinsongreen
ca10 · 2011 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

11
United States v. Jose Martinez Escobar Vicky Lynn Loos, Also Known as Vicky L. Reppuhngreen
ca8 · 2004 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009United States v. Escobar, 389 F.3d 781, 784 (8th Cir.2004) (internal citation omitted). 6 [¶ 23.] In making the reasonable suspicion determination, reviewing courts “must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” “This process allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that ‘might well elude an untrained person.’ ” United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 12

11
State v. Sleepgreen
sd · 1999 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Ballardgreen
sd · 2000 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Lockstedtgreen
sd · 2005 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Thillgreen
sd · 1991 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶16 , 695 NW2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶13 , 625 NW2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 NW2d 896, 898-99 (SD 1993) (recognizing that the "reasonable suspicion" standard is less demanding than "probable cause") (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 US 325, 330 , 110 SCt 2412, 2416 , 110 LE2d 301,309 (1990)). [¶12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that "[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon `specific and articulable facts which t

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

11
United States v. Tuckergreen
ca10 · 2002 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
City of Devils Lake v. Lawrencegreen
nd · 2002 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Maurstadgreen
nd · 2002 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Scott Paynegreen
ca6 · 1999 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Oraldo Treto-Harogreen
ca10 · 2002 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Steven G. Loneygreen
ca6 · 2003 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Eidahlgreen
sd · 1993 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Dustin C. Baskingreen
ca7 · 2005 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Jeremy D. Hagenowgreen
ca7 · 2005 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
United States v. Shannon Williamsgreen
ca3 · 2005 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Galvangreen
nmctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Bacagreen
nmctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Uriostegreen
nm · 2002 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
State v. Harrisgreen
minn · 1999 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
People v. Mooregreen
illappct · 2003 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
State v. Cunygreen
sd · 1995 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
State v. Smithgreen
sd · 1991 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Graf v. State, Department of Commerce & Regulationgreen
sd · 1993 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
United States v. Leongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
State v. Softgreen
sd · 1983 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Brown v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Arvizu green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2009United States v. Escobar, 389 F.3d 781, 784 (8th Cir.2004) (internal citation omitted). 6 [¶ 23.] In making the reasonable suspicion determination, reviewing courts “must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” “This process allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that ‘might well elude an untrained person.’ ” United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 12

2009United States v. Escobar, 389 F.3d 781, 784 (8th Cir.2004) (internal citation omitted). 6 [¶ 23.] In making the reasonable suspicion determination, reviewing courts “must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” “This process allows officers to draw on their own experience and specialized training to make inferences from and deductions about the cumulative information available to them that ‘might well elude an untrained person.’ ” United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 12

52002–2010
State v. Kissner green
sd · 1986
2 sentences

1993We have examined the question of whether information provided to police by an anonymous private citizen has a sufficient degree of reliability to create a reasonable suspicion of a violation and justify a vehicle stop in Kissner, 390 N.W.2d at 58 , State v. Czmowski, 393 N.W.2d 72 (S.D.1986), and Lownes, 499 N.W.2d at 896 .

1993We have examined the question of whether information provided to police by an anonymous private citizen has a sufficient degree of reliability to create a reasonable suspicion of a violation and justify a vehicle stop in Kissner, 390 N.W.2d at 58 , State v. Czmowski, 393 N.W.2d 72 (S.D.1986), and Lownes, 499 N.W.2d at 896 .

21993–1995
State v. Czmowski green
sd · 1986
2 sentences

1993We have examined the question of whether information provided to police by an anonymous private citizen has a sufficient degree of reliability to create a reasonable suspicion of a violation and justify a vehicle stop in Kissner, 390 N.W.2d at 58 , State v. Czmowski, 393 N.W.2d 72 (S.D.1986), and Lownes, 499 N.W.2d at 896 .

1993We have examined the question of whether information provided to police by an anonymous private citizen has a sufficient degree of reliability to create a reasonable suspicion of a violation and justify a vehicle stop in Kissner, 390 N.W.2d at 58 , State v. Czmowski, 393 N.W.2d 72 (S.D.1986), and Lownes, 499 N.W.2d at 896 .

21993–1995
People v. Ingle green
ny · 1975
2 sentences

1993The standard, which we will define as the reasonable suspicion standard, was more precisely defined in People v. Ingle, 36 N.Y.2d 413 , 369 N.Y.S.2d 67 , 330 N.E.2d 39 (1975).

1993The standard, which we will define as the reasonable suspicion standard, was more precisely defined in People v. Ingle, 36 N.Y.2d 413 , 369 N.Y.S.2d 67 , 330 N.E.2d 39 (1975).

21983–1993
State v. Biteler neutral
sd · 2025
1 sentence

2026Therefore, the circuit court did not err in applying the reasonable suspicion standard when assessing the validity of the stop. [¶11.] As to the court’s ruling on the merits of the motion to suppress, Hawley argues Officer Woehl did not have a valid justification for the stop because it was based on his mistaken interpretation of SDCL 32-26-18.1. “[T]he starting point when interpreting a statute must always be the language itself.” Biteler, 2025 S.D. 73, ¶ 13 , 29 N.W.3d at 897 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Bettelyoun, 2022 S.D. 14, ¶ 24 , 972 N.W.2d 124 , 131).

12026–2026
State v. Bettelyoun, Ehret, Osborne neutral
sd · 2022
1 sentence

2026Therefore, the circuit court did not err in applying the reasonable suspicion standard when assessing the validity of the stop. [¶11.] As to the court’s ruling on the merits of the motion to suppress, Hawley argues Officer Woehl did not have a valid justification for the stop because it was based on his mistaken interpretation of SDCL 32-26-18.1. “[T]he starting point when interpreting a statute must always be the language itself.” Biteler, 2025 S.D. 73, ¶ 13 , 29 N.W.3d at 897 (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Bettelyoun, 2022 S.D. 14, ¶ 24 , 972 N.W.2d 124 , 131).

12026–2026
United States v. United States Gypsum Co. green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

2022In any event, the State is not pursuing this alternative argument on appeal. -3- #29485 Co., 333 U.S. 364, 395 , 68 S. Ct. 525, 542 , 92 L.

2022In any event, the State is not pursuing this alternative argument on appeal. -3- #29485 Co., 333 U.S. 364, 395 , 68 S. Ct. 525, 542 , 92 L.

12022–2022
Grooms v. United States green
scotus · 2009
1 sentence

2016Megginson v. United States, 556 U.S. 1230, 1230 , 129 S.Ct. 1982, 1982 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1288 (2009) (Alito, J., dissenting) ("This case thus appears to present an important question regarding ' the meaning and specificity of the reasonable suspicion requirement in Gant."). ' On the other hand, Justice Scalia — the author of the concurring opinion in Thornton adopted .by the Gant majority — suggests another view.

12016–2016
Megginson v. United States green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2016Megginson v. United States, 556 U.S. 1230, 1230 , 129 S.Ct. 1982, 1982 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1288 (2009) (Alito, J., dissenting) ("This case thus appears to present an important question regarding ' the meaning and specificity of the reasonable suspicion requirement in Gant."). ' On the other hand, Justice Scalia — the author of the concurring opinion in Thornton adopted .by the Gant majority — suggests another view.

2016Megginson v. United States, 556 U.S. 1230, 1230 , 129 S.Ct. 1982, 1982 , 173 L.Ed.2d 1288 (2009) (Alito, J., dissenting) ("This case thus appears to present an important question regarding ' the meaning and specificity of the reasonable suspicion requirement in Gant."). ' On the other hand, Justice Scalia — the author of the concurring opinion in Thornton adopted .by the Gant majority — suggests another view.

12016–2016
United States v. Patrick Nolan McSwain green
ca10 · 1994
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
People v. Redinger green
colo · 1995
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
United States v. Edgerton green
ca10 · 2006
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
United States v. Pena-Montes green
ca10 · 2009
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
United States v. James Garry Horn green
ca10 · 1992
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
State v. Farley green
or · 1989
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

12013–2013
United States v. James Jenkins, Derrick Luther, A/K/A Derrick Hall green
ca2 · 2006
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
State v. Chatton green
ohio · 1984
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

12013–2013
State v. Diaz green
fla · 2003
2 sentences

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir.2011) (where the vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approaching the vehi

2013See United States v. Wilkinson, 633 F.3d 938 (10th Cir. 2011) (where the -7- #26232 vehicle was stopped because an officer saw its license plate tag unlawfully covered in plastic and it was argued the officer should have verified the validity of the tag and let the driver go); United States v. Pena-Montes, 589 F.3d 1048 (10th Cir. 2009) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but, after pulling the vehicle over, the officer observed a dealer tag); United States v. Jenkins, 452 F.3d 207 (2d Cir. 2006) (where the vehicle was stopped for lack of a license plate, but on approac

12013–2013
State v. Herrboldt green
sd · 1999
2 sentences

2010State v. Quartier, 2008 SD 62, ¶ 10 , 753 N.W.2d 885, 888 (citing State v. Herrboldt, 1999 SD 55, ¶ 8 , 593 N.W.2d 805, 808 ). [¶ 16.] As we have noted on prior occasions, “articulating a precise definition of reasonable suspicion is ‘not possible.’ ” Id. (quoting State v. Aaberg, 2006 SD 58, ¶10 , 718 N.W.2d 598, 600 ).

2010State v. Quartier, 2008 SD 62, ¶ 10 , 753 N.W.2d 885, 888 (citing State v. Herrboldt, 1999 SD 55, ¶ 8 , 593 N.W.2d 805, 808 ). [¶ 16.] As we have noted on prior occasions, “articulating a precise definition of reasonable suspicion is ‘not possible.’ ” Id. (quoting State v. Aaberg, 2006 SD 58, ¶10 , 718 N.W.2d 598, 600 ).

12010–2010
State v. Kenyon green
sd · 2002
12008–2008
State v. Barton green
sd · 2001
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

12008–2008
State v. Muller green
sd · 2005
2 sentences

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

2008State v. Lockstedt, 2005 SD 47, ¶ 16 , 695 N.W.2d 718, 722 (quoting State v. Barton, 2001 SD 52, ¶ 13 , 625 N.W.2d 275, 279 ); see also State v. Lownes, 499 N.W.2d 896, 898-99 (S.D.1993) (recognizing that the “reasonable suspicion” standard is less demanding than “probable cause”) (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412, 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301, 309 (1990)). [¶ 12.] In applying the reasonable suspicion standard, we recognize that “[w]hile the stop may not be the product of mere whim, caprice, or idle curiosity, it is enough that the stop is based upon ‘specific and articul

12008–2008
United States v. Cortez green
scotus · 1981
12005–2005
United States v. Sokolow green
scotus · 1989
12005–2005
City of Fargo v. Ovind green
nd · 1998
12005–2005
State v. Lamont green
sd · 2001
12005–2005
United States v. Wilson neutral
ca4 · 2004
12005–2005
James v. State green
texapp · 2003
12004–2004
State v. Middleton green
moctapp · 2001
12004–2004
State v. Everson green
nd · 1991
12004–2004
State v. Boatman green
orctapp · 2002
12004–2004
Spenner v. CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA green
sd · 1998
12001–2001
State v. Saiz green
sd · 1988
11993–1993
State v. Coe green
sd · 1979
11984–1984
State v. Boardman green
sd · 1978
11984–1984
Whitson v. Department of Public Safety green
sd · 1984
11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 32-23-1 (8) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 32-23-4 (4) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 22-42-5 (3) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 32-23-10 (3)

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