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reasonable suspicion standard in West Virginia

15 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Stuartgreen
wva · 1994 · cited in 7 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–2024
2 sentences

2015The reasonable suspicion standard is “a less demanding standard than probable cause[.]” Id. at 432 , 452 S.E.2d at 890 (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990)).

2015The reasonable suspicion standard is “a less demanding standard than probable cause[.]” Id. at 432 , 452 S.E.2d at 890 (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990)).

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Muscatell v. Clinegreen
wva · 1996 · cited in 7 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2024
2 sentences

2024Indeed, Justice Workman agreed with the objective standard adopted from Whren: “the trooper’s conduct was equally justified under the reasonable suspicion standard if the stop of the vehicle was precipitated by the trooper’s observation of a traffic violation.” Muscatell, 196 W.

2024Indeed, Justice Workman agreed with the objective standard adopted from Whren: “the trooper’s conduct was equally justified under the reasonable suspicion standard if the stop of the vehicle was precipitated by the trooper’s observation of a traffic violation.” Muscatell, 196 W.

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Alabama v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–2015
2 sentences

2015The reasonable suspicion standard is “a less demanding standard than probable cause[.]” Id. at 432 , 452 S.E.2d at 890 (quoting Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990)).

1994To the extent State v. Meadows holds otherwise, it is overruled. 7 More recently, the Supreme Court in Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325 , 110 S.Ct. 2412 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301 (1990), addressed the reasonable-suspicion standard in the context of stopping a vehicle upon information ascertained, in part, by an anonymous tip.

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Pauley v. Kellygreen
wva · 1979 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Va. 672 , 255 S.E.2d 859 (1979) (“The provisions of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia may, in certain instances, require higher standards of protection than afforded by the Federal Constitution.”). 6 justify the investigatory stop under the reasonable-suspicion standard.”).

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United States v. Norman Delano Mooregreen
ca4 · 1987 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be “certain” that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be "certain" that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

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Peacock v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be “certain” that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be "certain" that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

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Hensley v. Stanleygreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be “certain” that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be "certain" that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

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Smith v. United States Merit Systems Protection Boardgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be “certain” that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

1996See United States v. Moore, 817 F.2d 1105, 1107 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 965 , 108 S.Ct. 456 , 98 L.Ed.2d 396 (1987) (finding that call by dispatcher suggests existence of reasonable suspicion, and finding that police officer is not constitutionally required to be "certain" that a crime has occurred when he makes a stop).

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United States v. Cortezgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The Supreme Court then went on to state that when evaluating whether or not particular facts establish reasonable suspicion, one must examine the “ ‘totality of the circumstances,’ ” which includes both the “quantity and quality” of the information known by the police. 496 U.S. at 330 , 110 S.Ct. at 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d at 309 , quoting United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d at 621, 629 (1981).

1994The Supreme Court then went on to state that when evaluating whether or not particular facts establish reasonable suspicion, one must examine the “ ‘totality of the circumstances,’ ” which includes both the “quantity and quality” of the information known by the police. 496 U.S. at 330 , 110 S.Ct. at 2416 , 110 L.Ed.2d at 309 , quoting United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d at 621, 629 (1981).

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State v. McKinnongreen
wash · 1977 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

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Interest of L. L. v. Circuit Court of Washington Countygreen
wisctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

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State v. DTWgreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have “power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband ... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articula-ble facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present.” See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring “articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search”); T.A.O’B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983);

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

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Bellnier v. Lundgreen
nynd · 1977 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have “power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband ... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articula-ble facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present.” See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring “articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search”); T.A.O’B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983);

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

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Doe v. Stategreen
nmctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
New Jersey v. T. L. O. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1985The United States Supreme Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. ___ , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985), which framed the general standards adopted by the majority, made it clear that the reasonable suspicion standard must be based on the belief "that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school." 469 U.S. at ___ , 105 S.Ct. at 744 , 83 L.Ed.2d at 735 .

1985The United States Supreme Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. ___ , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985), which framed the general standards adopted by the majority, made it clear that the reasonable suspicion standard must be based on the belief "that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school." 469 U.S. at ___ , 105 S.Ct. at 744 , 83 L.Ed.2d at 735 .

21985–1991
Prado Navarette v. California green
scotus · 2014
2 sentences

2015This standard recently was observed in Navarette v. California, ___ U.S. ___, 134 S. Ct. 1683 , 188 L.

2015This standard recently was observed in Navarette v. California, ___ U.S. ___, 134 S. Ct. 1683 , 188 L.

12015–2015
Miller v. Toler neutral
wva · 2012
1 sentence

2014Because I believe reasonable suspicion to justify a stop requires more than what was found by the majority in this case, I dissent.5 5 As I said in my dissent in Miller v. Toler, 229 W.

12014–2014
Hill v. Cline green
wva · 1995
2 sentences

1996The proper standard for determining the propriety of Trooper Brown's stop of the appellee is the reasonable suspicion standard [7] *526 adopted in State v. Stuart, 192 W.Va. 428 , 452 S.E.2d 886 (1994), and Hill v. Cline, 193 W.Va. 436 , 457 S.E.2d 113 (1995).

1996The proper standard for determining the propriety of Trooper Brown's stop of the appellee is the reasonable suspicion standard [7] *526 adopted in State v. Stuart, 192 W.Va. 428 , 452 S.E.2d 886 (1994), and Hill v. Cline, 193 W.Va. 436 , 457 S.E.2d 113 (1995).

11996–1996
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1994In determining that the police had sufficient information to make the stop, the Supreme Court put the case in the context of a stop under Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968), and applied a reasonable-suspicion standard. 8 The Supreme Court characterized reasonable suspicion as “a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from informati

1994In determining that the police had sufficient information to make the stop, the Supreme Court put the case in the context of a stop under Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968), and applied a reasonable-suspicion standard. 8 The Supreme Court characterized reasonable suspicion as “a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from informati

11994–1994
United States v. Brignoni-Ponce green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1994The Supreme Court stated “a requirement of reasonable suspicion for stops allows the Government adequate means of guarding the public interest and also protects residents of the border areas from indiscriminate official interference.” 422 U.S. at 883 , 95 S.Ct. at 2581 , 45 L.Ed.2d at 617 . 7 .

1994The Supreme Court stated “a requirement of reasonable suspicion for stops allows the Government adequate means of guarding the public interest and also protects residents of the border areas from indiscriminate official interference.” 422 U.S. at 883 , 95 S.Ct. at 2581 , 45 L.Ed.2d at 617 . 7 .

11994–1994
Casse v. Louisiana General Services, Inc. green
lactapp · 1988
1 sentence

1991Serv., Inc., 531 So.2d 554 (La.Ct.App.1988) (court upheld drug testing program where company had a legitimate safety concern since it was in the business of distributing volatile natural gas). [8] The United States Supreme Court has recognized the validity of the reasonable suspicion standard in the following cases.

11991–1991
National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

11991–1991
Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives' Assn. green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

11991–1991
O'CONNOR v. Ortega green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

1991Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Association, 489 U.S. 602 , 109 S.Ct. 1402 , 103 L.Ed.2d 639 (1989), National Treasury Employees v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 , 109 S.Ct. 1384 , 103 L.Ed.2d 685 (1989), O'Conner v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 , 107 S.Ct. 1492 , 94 L.Ed.2d 714 (1987), New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 , 105 S.Ct. 733 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720 (1985).

11991–1991
Rone Ex Rel. Payne v. Daviess County Board of Education green
kyctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have “power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband ... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articula-ble facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present.” See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring “articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search”); T.A.O’B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983);

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

11985–1985
O'B. v. State green
fladistctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have “power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband ... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articula-ble facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present.” See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring “articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search”); T.A.O’B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983);

1985In State v. D.T.W., 425 So.2d 1383, 1386 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1983), the court said school officials have "power to make an immediate, limited search, for contraband... when a reasonable subjective suspicion supported by objective, articulable facts would lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that these items are present." See also Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F.Supp. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977) (requiring "articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search"); T.A.O'B v. State, 459 So.2d 1106 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984); Rone v. Daviess County Bd. of Educ., 655 S.W.2d 28 (Ky.App.1983); Do

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WV § W. Va. Code § 29A-5-4 (5) WV § W. Va. Code § 17C-5A-2 (4)

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