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reasonable suspicion analysis in Kentucky

19 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2024 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Adkins v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2003 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024Adkins v. Commonwealth, 96 S.W.3d 779, 788 (Ky. 2003) (“Although nervousness alone is insufficient to give rise to reasonable suspicion, it is an important factor in the analysis.”); Commonwealth v. Marr, 250 S.W.3d 624, 627 (Ky. 2008) (“The police are permitted to take into account their surroundings - and whether a particular location has a reputation for being a ‘known drug’ area -when forming a reasonable and articulable suspicion.”).

2018The Commonwealth points to Adkins v. Commonwealth, 96 S.W.3d 779, 788 (Ky. 2003), where this Court cited nervousness as an appropriate factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis.

33
Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 7 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1991–2024
2 sentences

2024Although the Commonwealth contends that the Gant standard is unclear and confusing, numerous jurisdictions have concluded that it is akin to the reasonable suspicion standard required to justify an investigatory stop under Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 30 , 88 S. Ct. 1868, 1884 , 20 L.

2024Although the Commonwealth contends that the Gant standard is unclear and confusing, numerous jurisdictions have concluded that it is akin to the reasonable suspicion standard required to justify an investigatory stop under Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 30 , 88 S. Ct. 1868, 1884 , 20 L.

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Brumley v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2013 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021As explained in Simpson v. Commonwealth, 474 S.W.3d 544, 549 (Ky. 2015), “[j]ustification for this type of sweep implicates the well-known reasonable suspicion standard as stated in Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).” “Reasonable suspicion must be determined ‘under the totality of the circumstances considering “all of the information available to law enforcement officials at the time.” Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 285 (quoting Humphrey v. Mabry, 482 F.3d 840, 846 (6th Cir. 2007) and Feathers v. Aey, 319 F.3d 843, 849 (6th Cir. 2003)).

2015Buie, 494 U.S. at 334 , 110 S.Ct. 1093 ; See Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 284 .

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Collier v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018I In Commonwealth v. Morgan, we recognized that "an officer's knowledge about a suspect's prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis." 248 S.W.3d.538, 541 (Ky. 2008) (citing Collier v. Commonwealth, 713 S.W.2d 827, 828 (Ky; App. 1986)).'- If there are other articulable factors, "a prior record is a legitimate factor to be considered in determining whether there is a sufficient quantum of suspicion to justify a stop." Id. at 541-542 (quoting.

2018I In Commonwealth v. Morgan, we recognized that "an officer's knowledge about a suspect's prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis." 248 S.W.3d.538, 541 (Ky. 2008) (citing Collier v. Commonwealth, 713 S.W.2d 827, 828 (Ky; App. 1986)).'- If there are other articulable factors, "a prior record is a legitimate factor to be considered in determining whether there is a sufficient quantum of suspicion to justify a stop." Id. at 541-542 (quoting.

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Commonwealth v. Smithgreen
moctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021In Smith, we stated that “an officer’s knowledge about a suspect’s prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis.”78 However, we noted that the officer’s “knowledge that [Smith] had been convicted of and was then on parole for trafficking in cocaine does not support reasonable, articulable suspicion that he was in possession of cocaine at the time of the stop[.]”79 Even coupled with confidential tips that Smith was known to be trafficking at a nearby bar, the officer’s knowledge of Smith’s drug trafficking history did not “create 75 Id. 76 Id. 77 We assume Officer

2020It is reasonable to assume she may be nervous because she was once again engaged in drug trafficking. “[A]n officer’s knowledge about a suspect’s prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 542 S.W.3d 276, 284 (Ky. 2018) (citation omitted).

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Commonwealth v. Morgangreen
ky · 2008 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021“This Court has held previously that an officer’s -9- knowledge about a suspect’s prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis.” Morgan, 248 S.W.3d at 541 .

2021In Smith, we stated that “an officer’s knowledge about a suspect’s prior record can be a relevant factor in the reasonable suspicion analysis.”78 However, we noted that the officer’s “knowledge that [Smith] had been convicted of and was then on parole for trafficking in cocaine does not support reasonable, articulable suspicion that he was in possession of cocaine at the time of the stop[.]”79 Even coupled with confidential tips that Smith was known to be trafficking at a nearby bar, the officer’s knowledge of Smith’s drug trafficking history did not “create 75 Id. 76 Id. 77 We assume Officer

12
Scott v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018An "officer's subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth 5 Amendment." Lamb v. Commonwealth, 510 S.W.3d 316, 322 (Ky. 2017). "[T]he -,, fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer's action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, ' justify that action." Id. (quoting Scott V; United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 (1978) (citing United Stat

2017In any event, the officer’s subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth Amendment. “[T]he fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer’s action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, justify that action.” Scott v. United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 , 98 S.Ct. 1717 , 56 L.Ed.2d 168 (1978) (citing United States v. Robinson, 414 U.S. 218

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Commonwealth v. Marrgreen
ky · 2008 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Adkins v. Commonwealth, 96 S.W.3d 779, 788 (Ky. 2003) (“Although nervousness alone is insufficient to give rise to reasonable suspicion, it is an important factor in the analysis.”); Commonwealth v. Marr, 250 S.W.3d 624, 627 (Ky. 2008) (“The police are permitted to take into account their surroundings - and whether a particular location has a reputation for being a ‘known drug’ area -when forming a reasonable and articulable suspicion.”).

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Michael E. Simpson v. Commonwealth of Kentuckygreen
ky · 2015 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021As explained in Simpson v. Commonwealth, 474 S.W.3d 544, 549 (Ky. 2015), “[j]ustification for this type of sweep implicates the well-known reasonable suspicion standard as stated in Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).” “Reasonable suspicion must be determined ‘under the totality of the circumstances considering “all of the information available to law enforcement officials at the time.” Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 285 (quoting Humphrey v. Mabry, 482 F.3d 840, 846 (6th Cir. 2007) and Feathers v. Aey, 319 F.3d 843, 849 (6th Cir. 2003)).

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Thomas L. Feathers Kathleen Feathers v. William Aey J.P. Donohue, City of Akrongreen
ca6 · 2003 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021As explained in Simpson v. Commonwealth, 474 S.W.3d 544, 549 (Ky. 2015), “[j]ustification for this type of sweep implicates the well-known reasonable suspicion standard as stated in Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).” “Reasonable suspicion must be determined ‘under the totality of the circumstances considering “all of the information available to law enforcement officials at the time.” Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 285 (quoting Humphrey v. Mabry, 482 F.3d 840, 846 (6th Cir. 2007) and Feathers v. Aey, 319 F.3d 843, 849 (6th Cir. 2003)).

2021“However, determinative information must relate to the purpose for which -8- the protective sweep exception was created.” Id.

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Raymond E. Humphrey v. Duane M. Mabry Kevin George and Kevin Wheelergreen
ca6 · 2007 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021As explained in Simpson v. Commonwealth, 474 S.W.3d 544, 549 (Ky. 2015), “[j]ustification for this type of sweep implicates the well-known reasonable suspicion standard as stated in Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).” “Reasonable suspicion must be determined ‘under the totality of the circumstances considering “all of the information available to law enforcement officials at the time.” Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 285 (quoting Humphrey v. Mabry, 482 F.3d 840, 846 (6th Cir. 2007) and Feathers v. Aey, 319 F.3d 843, 849 (6th Cir. 2003)).

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United States v. Mario Valdez Christiangreen
ca10 · 1994 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018To support its argument that Appellant’s behaviors of nervousness, glancing over his shoulder, and blowing cigarette smoke create articulable suspicion, the Commonwealth also cites cases from other jurisdictions: United States v. Mason, 628 F.3d 123, 129 (4th Cir. 2010) (driver nervous); United States v. Holt, 111 F.3d 1234, 1257 (11th Cir. 2015) (driver nervous); Green v. State, 256 S.W.3d 456 (Tex. App. 2008) (outside vehicle, driver nervously glanced at it); United States v. Christian, 43 F.3d 527, 530 (10th Cir. 1994) (driver had freshly lit cigarette); State v. Franzen, 792 N.W.2d 533 (N.

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United States v. Masongreen
ca4 · 2010 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018To support its argument that Appellant’s behaviors of nervousness, glancing over his shoulder, and blowing cigarette smoke create articulable suspicion, the Commonwealth also cites cases from other jurisdictions: United States v. Mason, 628 F.3d 123, 129 (4th Cir. 2010) (driver nervous); United States v. Holt, 111 F.3d 1234, 1257 (11th Cir. 2015) (driver nervous); Green v. State, 256 S.W.3d 456 (Tex. App. 2008) (outside vehicle, driver nervously glanced at it); United States v. Christian, 43 F.3d 527, 530 (10th Cir. 1994) (driver had freshly lit cigarette); State v. Franzen, 792 N.W.2d 533 (N.

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United States v. Randall E. Neumanngreen
ca8 · 1999 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018To support its argument that Appellant’s behaviors of nervousness, glancing over his shoulder, and blowing cigarette smoke create articulable suspicion, the Commonwealth also cites cases from other jurisdictions: United States v. Mason, 628 F.3d 123, 129 (4th Cir. 2010) (driver nervous); United States v. Holt, 111 F.3d 1234, 1257 (11th Cir. 2015) (driver nervous); Green v. State, 256 S.W.3d 456 (Tex. App. 2008) (outside vehicle, driver nervously glanced at it); United States v. Christian, 43 F.3d 527, 530 (10th Cir. 1994) (driver had freshly lit cigarette); State v. Franzen, 792 N.W.2d 533 (N.

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Lamb v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2017 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018An "officer's subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth 5 Amendment." Lamb v. Commonwealth, 510 S.W.3d 316, 322 (Ky. 2017). "[T]he -,, fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer's action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, ' justify that action." Id. (quoting Scott V; United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 (1978) (citing United Stat

2018An "officer's subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth 5 Amendment." Lamb v. Commonwealth, 510 S.W.3d 316, 322 (Ky. 2017). "[T]he -,, fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer's action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, ' justify that action." Id. (quoting Scott V; United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 (1978) (citing United Stat

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Southers v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Southers v. Commonwealth, 210 S.W.3d 173, 176-77 (Ky.App.2006).

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Robinson green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2018An "officer's subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth 5 Amendment." Lamb v. Commonwealth, 510 S.W.3d 316, 322 (Ky. 2017). "[T]he -,, fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer's action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, ' justify that action." Id. (quoting Scott V; United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 (1978) (citing United Stat

2017In any event, the officer’s subjective intention is irrelevant here; subjective intentions do not play a role in either a probable cause or a reasonable suspicion analysis under the Fourth Amendment. “[T]he fact that the officer does not have the state of mind which is hypothecated by the reasons which provide the legal justification for the officer’s action does not invalidate the action taken as long as the circumstances, viewed objectively, justify that action.” Scott v. United States, 436 U.S. 128, 138 , 98 S.Ct. 1717 , 56 L.Ed.2d 168 (1978) (citing United States v. Robinson, 414 U.S. 218

22017–2018
Maryland v. Buie green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2015Buie, 494 U.S. at 334 , 110 S.Ct. 1093 ; See Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 284 .

2015Buie, 494 U.S. at 334 , 110 S.Ct. 1093 ; See Brumley, 413 S.W.3d at 284 .

22015–2015
Sampson v. United States green
scotus · 2006
1 sentence

2023To be clear, the reasonable suspicion standard is generally the minimum standard imposed by courts to uphold a warrantless search in the absence of a factual showing that a state’s need to perform a suspicionless search outweighs a parolee’s reasonable expectation of privacy.28 Samson, 547 U.S. at 851 ; Sharp, 40 F.4th at 753 . parole and related background law informs the Fourth Amendment analysis involving Gasaway’s reasonable expectation of privacy and the degree of necessity for the search to promote the Commonwealth’s legitimate interest.

12023–2023
United States v. Ronald Sharp green
ca6 · 2022
1 sentence

2023To be clear, the reasonable suspicion standard is generally the minimum standard imposed by courts to uphold a warrantless search in the absence of a factual showing that a state’s need to perform a suspicionless search outweighs a parolee’s reasonable expectation of privacy.28 Samson, 547 U.S. at 851 ; Sharp, 40 F.4th at 753 . parole and related background law informs the Fourth Amendment analysis involving Gasaway’s reasonable expectation of privacy and the degree of necessity for the search to promote the Commonwealth’s legitimate interest.

12023–2023
Prado Navarette v. California green
scotus · 2014
2 sentences

2023The reasonable suspicion analysis is a lesser standard than probable cause and requires only “‘a particularized and objective basis for suspecting the particular person stopped’ of breaking the law.” Heien, 574 U.S. at 60, 135 S. Ct. at 536 (quoting Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. 393, 396 , 134 S. Ct. 1683, 1687-88 , 188 L.

2023The reasonable suspicion analysis is a lesser standard than probable cause and requires only “‘a particularized and objective basis for suspecting the particular person stopped’ of breaking the law.” Heien, 574 U.S. at 60, 135 S. Ct. at 536 (quoting Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. 393, 396 , 134 S. Ct. 1683, 1687-88 , 188 L.

12023–2023
Heien v. North Carolina green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2023The reasonable suspicion analysis is a lesser standard than probable cause and requires only “‘a particularized and objective basis for suspecting the particular person stopped’ of breaking the law.” Heien, 574 U.S. at 60, 135 S. Ct. at 536 (quoting Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. 393, 396 , 134 S. Ct. 1683, 1687-88 , 188 L.

12023–2023
Alabama v. White green
scotus · 1990
1 sentence

2020“What was important was the caller’s ability to predict respondent’s future behavior, because it demonstrated inside information—a special familiarity with respondent’s affairs.” Id. (emphasis in original).

12020–2020
Green v. State green
texapp · 2008
1 sentence

2018To support its argument that Appellant’s behaviors of nervousness, glancing over his shoulder, and blowing cigarette smoke create articulable suspicion, the Commonwealth also cites cases from other jurisdictions: United States v. Mason, 628 F.3d 123, 129 (4th Cir. 2010) (driver nervous); United States v. Holt, 111 F.3d 1234, 1257 (11th Cir. 2015) (driver nervous); Green v. State, 256 S.W.3d 456 (Tex. App. 2008) (outside vehicle, driver nervously glanced at it); United States v. Christian, 43 F.3d 527, 530 (10th Cir. 1994) (driver had freshly lit cigarette); State v. Franzen, 792 N.W.2d 533 (N.

12018–2018
State v. Franzen green
nd · 2010
1 sentence

2018To support its argument that Appellant’s behaviors of nervousness, glancing over his shoulder, and blowing cigarette smoke create articulable suspicion, the Commonwealth also cites cases from other jurisdictions: United States v. Mason, 628 F.3d 123, 129 (4th Cir. 2010) (driver nervous); United States v. Holt, 111 F.3d 1234, 1257 (11th Cir. 2015) (driver nervous); Green v. State, 256 S.W.3d 456 (Tex. App. 2008) (outside vehicle, driver nervously glanced at it); United States v. Christian, 43 F.3d 527, 530 (10th Cir. 1994) (driver had freshly lit cigarette); State v. Franzen, 792 N.W.2d 533 (N.

12018–2018
Delaware v. Prouse green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1991Id. at 664 , 99 S.Ct. at 1401 ; Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 21 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

1991Id. at 664 , 99 S.Ct. at 1401 ; Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 21 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

11991–1991

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