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13 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 2010–2016 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Georgia 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Salmeron v. Stategreen2 sentences2013The Fourth Amendment’s protection of a person’s right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to the investigatory stop of a vehicle, which “cannot be unreasonably prolonged beyond the time required to fulfill the purpose of the stop.”8 A reasonable stop, however, generally includes “the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration[;] . . . to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning[;] [and] . . . to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for 7 See id. 8 Sommese v. Sta 2013The Fourth Amendment’s protection of a person’s right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to the investigatory stop of a vehicle, which “cannot be unreasonably prolonged beyond the time required to fulfill the purpose of the stop.”8 A reasonable stop, however, generally includes “the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration[;] . . . to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning[;] [and] . . . to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for 7 See id. 8 Sommese v. Sta | 4 | 4 |
Sommese v. Stategreen2 sentences2013The Fourth Amendment’s protection of a person’s right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to the investigatory stop of a vehicle, which “cannot be unreasonably prolonged beyond the time required to fulfill the purpose of the stop.”8 A reasonable stop, however, generally includes “the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration[;] . . . to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning[;] [and] . . . to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for 7 See id. 8 Sommese v. Sta 2013The Fourth Amendment’s protection of a person’s right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to the investigatory stop of a vehicle, which “cannot be unreasonably prolonged beyond the time required to fulfill the purpose of the stop.”8 A reasonable stop, however, generally includes “the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration[;] . . . to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning[;] [and] . . . to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for 7 See id. 8 Sommese v. Sta | 3 | 4 |
Betancourt v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Betancourt, 322 Ga. App. at 204 (2) (a) (citations and punctuation omitted); accord Salmeron v. State, 280 Ga. 735, 737 (1) ( 632 SE2d 645 ) (2006). 2015Betancourt, 322 Ga. App. at 204 (2) (a) (citations and punctuation omitted); accord Salmeron v. State, 280 Ga. 735, 737 (1) ( 632 SE2d 645 ) (2006). | 2 | 2 |
Hall v. Stategreen2 sentences2013(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hall v. State, 306 Ga. App. 484, 486 (2) ( 702 SE2d 483 ) (2010). 2013(Citations and punctuation omitted.) Hall v. State, 306 Ga. App. 484, 486 (2) ( 702 SE2d 483 ) (2010). | 2 | 2 |
Pollack v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Upon this Court’s review, “it is appropriate to examine whether the police diligently pursued a means of investigation that was likely to confirm or dispel their suspicions quickly, during which time it was necessary to detain the defendant.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) Pollack v. State, 294 Ga. App. 400, 404 (3) (b) ( 670 SE2d 165 ) (2008) (physical precedent.) A reasonable time to conduct a traffic stop includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning. 2013Upon this Court’s review, “it is appropriate to examine whether the police diligently pursued a means of investigation that was likely to confirm or dispel their suspicions quickly, during which time it was necessary to detain the defendant.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) Pollack v. State, 294 Ga. App. 400, 404 (3) (b) ( 670 SE2d 165 ) (2008) (physical precedent.) A reasonable time to conduct a traffic stop includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning. | 2 | 2 |
Rogers v. Stategreen2 sentences2016However, no argument was pursued in this appeal that the overall length of the traffic stop was unreasonable, and, upon review of the facts, we do not believe that the duration of the stop was excessive. 4 Additionally, a traffic stop does not conclude until the officer completes any “paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.” (Citation omitted.) Rogers v. State, 323 Ga. App. 647, 649 ( 747 SE2d 213 ) (2013). 5 Although there is nothing in the record to explain what the trial court meant by relying on the nature of the surrounding area, ‘local factors within the knowledge of 2016However, no argument was pursued in this appeal that the overall length of the traffic stop was unreasonable, and, upon review of the facts, we do not believe that the duration of the stop was excessive. 4 Additionally, a traffic stop does not conclude until the officer completes any “paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.” (Citation omitted.) Rogers v. State, 323 Ga. App. 647, 649 ( 747 SE2d 213 ) (2013). 5 Although there is nothing in the record to explain what the trial court meant by relying on the nature of the surrounding area, ‘local factors within the knowledge of | 1 | 1 |
Hayes v. Stategreen2 sentences2016However, no argument was pursued in this appeal that the overall length of the traffic stop was unreasonable, and, upon review of the facts, we do not believe that the duration of the stop was excessive. 4 Additionally, a traffic stop does not conclude until the officer completes any “paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.” (Citation omitted.) Rogers v. State, 323 Ga. App. 647, 649 ( 747 SE2d 213 ) (2013). 5 Although there is nothing in the record to explain what the trial court meant by relying on the nature of the surrounding area, ‘local factors within the knowledge of 2016However, no argument was pursued in this appeal that the overall length of the traffic stop was unreasonable, and, upon review of the facts, we do not believe that the duration of the stop was excessive. 4 Additionally, a traffic stop does not conclude until the officer completes any “paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.” (Citation omitted.) Rogers v. State, 323 Ga. App. 647, 649 ( 747 SE2d 213 ) (2013). 5 Although there is nothing in the record to explain what the trial court meant by relying on the nature of the surrounding area, ‘local factors within the knowledge of | 1 | 1 |
State v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a 2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Specifically, the officer had not yet received the computer information confirming appellants’ identities and the status of Betancourt’s license—which he was actively 9 Sommese, 299 Ga. App. at 669 (1) (b) (punctuation omitted); see Salmeron, 280 Ga. at 737 (1) (“It does not unreasonably expand the scope or duration of a valid traffic stop for an officer to prolong the stop to immediately investigate and determine if the driver is entitled to continue to operate the vehicle by checking the status of the driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration.” (punctuation omitted)); Giles v. St 2013Specifically, the officer had not yet received the computer information confirming appellants’ identities and the status of Betancourt’s license—which he was actively 9 Sommese, 299 Ga. App. at 669 (1) (b) (punctuation omitted); see Salmeron, 280 Ga. at 737 (1) (“It does not unreasonably expand the scope or duration of a valid traffic stop for an officer to prolong the stop to immediately investigate and determine if the driver is entitled to continue to operate the vehicle by checking the status of the driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration.” (punctuation omitted)); Giles v. St | 1 | 1 |
Chang v. Stategreen2 sentences2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a 2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a | 1 | 1 |
Proctor v. Stategreen2 sentences2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a 2013In this regard, a stop is not unreasonably prolonged so long as it is “limited in duration to the time reasonably necessary to accomplish” its purpose.11 And the time reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of a traffic stop “includes the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration, and to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning.”12 It also includes the time necessary to “run a computer check to determine whether there are any 10 See, e.g., id. at 815-16 (holding that it is reasonable in the interest of officer safety to allow a | 1 | 1 |
McKnight v. Stategreen2 sentences2010Id. at 669 (1) (b). “[O]nce the purpose of [a traffic] stop has been fulfilled, [any] continued detention of the car and the occupants amounts to a second detention.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) McKnight v. State, 296 Ga. App. 38, 40 ( 673 SE2d 573 ) (2009). 2010Id. at 669 (1) (b). “[O]nce the purpose of [a traffic] stop has been fulfilled, [any] continued detention of the car and the occupants amounts to a second detention.” (Punctuation and footnote omitted.) McKnight v. State, 296 Ga. App. 38, 40 ( 673 SE2d 573 ) (2009). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Nash v. State
green
1 sentence2013A reasonable time also includes the time necessary to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for the driver or the passengers.6 5 See generally Humphreys, supra at 366-367 (appellant’s motion to suppress based on lack of a basis to stop the vehicle was properly denied because officer was authorized to stop vehicle based on a perceived traffic violation). 6 Nash v. State, _ Ga. App. _ ( 746 SE2d 918 ) (2013) (citations and punctuation omitted). 5 “Once the tasks related to the investigation of the traffic violation and processing of the traffic citat | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Giles v. State
green
2 sentences2013Specifically, the officer had not yet received the computer information confirming appellants’ identities and the status of Betancourt’s license—which he was actively 9 Sommese, 299 Ga. App. at 669 (1) (b) (punctuation omitted); see Salmeron, 280 Ga. at 737 (1) (“It does not unreasonably expand the scope or duration of a valid traffic stop for an officer to prolong the stop to immediately investigate and determine if the driver is entitled to continue to operate the vehicle by checking the status of the driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration.” (punctuation omitted)); Giles v. St 2013Specifically, the officer had not yet received the computer information confirming appellants’ identities and the status of Betancourt’s license—which he was actively 9 Sommese, 299 Ga. App. at 669 (1) (b) (punctuation omitted); see Salmeron, 280 Ga. at 737 (1) (“It does not unreasonably expand the scope or duration of a valid traffic stop for an officer to prolong the stop to immediately investigate and determine if the driver is entitled to continue to operate the vehicle by checking the status of the driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration.” (punctuation omitted)); Giles v. St | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Davis v. State
green
1 sentence2013The Fourth Amendment’s protection of a person’s right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to the investigatory stop of a vehicle, which “cannot be unreasonably prolonged beyond the time required to fulfill the purpose of the stop.”8 A reasonable stop, however, generally includes “the time necessary to verify the driver’s license, insurance, registration[;] . . . to complete any paperwork connected with the citation or a written warning[;] [and] . . . to run a computer check to determine whether there are any outstanding arrest warrants for 7 See id. 8 Sommese v. Sta | 1 | 2013–2013 |
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.