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officer observes a traffic violation in Ohio

13 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Dayton v. Ericksongreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 6 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014
2 sentences

2008See Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d at 11-12 ; Terry , supra. It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation. {¶ 16} A court that is determining whether a law enforcement officer possessed reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop a vehicle must examine the "totality of the circumstances." See, e.g., United States v. Arvizu (2002), 534 U.S. 266 , 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 .

2007Id. {¶ 9} It has been held that if an officer observes a traffic violation, an investigatory stop is valid and cannot be unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment. *Page 4 Dayton v. Erikson (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 9 , 11 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 .

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State v. Taylor, 07ca11 (2-4-2008)green
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016Washington No. 07CA11, 2008-Ohio-482, ¶ 15 (“It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possess both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation.”). {¶20} Because Trooper Craft credibly testified that he observed Robinson commit two traffic violations, he was entitled to initiate the traffic stop of the vehicle regardless of whether he had another subjective or pretextual motivation for making the stop. 2.

2014Washington No. 07CA11, 2008-Ohio-482, ¶ 15 (“It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation.”).

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Dayton v. Ericksongreen
ohio · 1996 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008State v. Cochran , Preble App. No. CA2006-10-023, 2007-Ohio-3353 , ¶ 13 ; see, e.g., Dayton v. Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 11 , 1996-Ohio-431 .

2007See Whren v. United States (1996), 517 U.S. 806 , 810 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 ; Dayton v. Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 11 , 1996-Ohio-431 . {¶ 14} An investigatory stop, on the other hand, allows an officer to briefly stop and detain an individual, without an arrest warrant and without probable cause, in order to *Page 5 investigate a reasonable and articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

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State v. Cookgreen
ohio · 1992 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003–Ohio–4909, ¶ 36, citing State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). “ ‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’ ” Id., quoting Carlson at 598 ; see also State v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 , 521– 522, 605 N.E .2d 70 (1992) (fifteen minute detention was reasonable); United States v. Sharpe, 470 U.S. 675 , 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2

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Whren v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Whren v. United States (1996), 517 U.S. 806 , 810 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 ; Dayton v. Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 11 , 1996-Ohio-431 . {¶ 14} An investigatory stop, on the other hand, allows an officer to briefly stop and detain an individual, without an arrest warrant and without probable cause, in order to *Page 5 investigate a reasonable and articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

2007See Whren v. United States (1996), 517 U.S. 806 , 810 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 ; Dayton v. Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 11 , 1996-Ohio-431 . {¶ 14} An investigatory stop, on the other hand, allows an officer to briefly stop and detain an individual, without an arrest warrant and without probable cause, in order to *Page 5 investigate a reasonable and articulable suspicion of criminal activity.

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Pennsylvania v. Mimmsgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See, e.g., Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1977), 434 U.S. 106 , 108-109 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 . {¶ 26} It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation.

2003See, e.g., Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1977), 434 U.S. 106 , 108-109 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 . {¶ 26} It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Sharpe green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2015Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003–Ohio–4909, ¶ 36, citing State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). “ ‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’ ” Id., quoting Carlson at 598 ; see also State v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 , 521– 522, 605 N.E .2d 70 (1992) (fifteen minute detention was reasonable); United States v. Sharpe, 470 U.S. 675 , 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2

2015Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003–Ohio–4909, ¶ 36, citing State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). “ ‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’ ” Id., quoting Carlson at 598 ; see also State v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 , 521– 522, 605 N.E .2d 70 (1992) (fifteen minute detention was reasonable); United States v. Sharpe, 470 U.S. 675 , 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2

12015–2015
State v. Carlson green
ohioctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2015Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003–Ohio–4909, ¶ 36, citing State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). “ ‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’ ” Id., quoting Carlson at 598 ; see also State v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 , 521– 522, 605 N.E .2d 70 (1992) (fifteen minute detention was reasonable); United States v. Sharpe, 470 U.S. 675 , 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2

2015Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003–Ohio–4909, ¶ 36, citing State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). “ ‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’ ” Id., quoting Carlson at 598 ; see also State v. Cook, 65 Ohio St.3d 516 , 521– 522, 605 N.E .2d 70 (1992) (fifteen minute detention was reasonable); United States v. Sharpe, 470 U.S. 675 , 105 S.Ct. 1568 , 84 L.Ed.2

12015–2015
State v. Feerer, Ca2008-05-064 (12-22-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2014Warren CA2008-05- 064, 2008-Ohio-6766, ¶ 10 .

12014–2014
United States v. Martinez-Fuerte green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

2014"A noninvestigatory stop, one -4- Clinton CA2013-06-013 of two traffic stops recognized in Ohio, is reasonable for Fourth Amendment purposes where an officer has probable cause to believe a criminal act has occurred, such as where an officer observes a traffic violation." Id., citing State v. Feerer, 12th Dist.

12014–2014
State v. Bryson green
ohioctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2008State v. Bryson (2001), 142 Ohio App.3d 397 , 402 . {¶ 10} A "non-investigatory stop," one of two traffic stops recognized in Ohio, is reasonable for Fourth Amendment purposes where an officer has probable cause to believe a criminal act has occurred, such as where an officer observes a traffic violation.

12008–2008
State v. Cochran, Ca2006-10-023 (7-2-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008State v. Cochran , Preble App. No. CA2006-10-023, 2007-Ohio-3353 , ¶ 13 ; see, e.g., Dayton v. Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 11 , 1996-Ohio-431 .

12008–2008
United States v. Arvizu red
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2008See Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d at 11-12 ; Terry , supra. It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation. {¶ 16} A court that is determining whether a law enforcement officer possessed reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop a vehicle must examine the "totality of the circumstances." See, e.g., United States v. Arvizu (2002), 534 U.S. 266 , 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 .

2008See Erickson , 76 Ohio St.3d at 11-12 ; Terry , supra. It is well-settled that a law enforcement officer possesses both reasonable suspicion and probable cause to stop a vehicle when the officer observes a traffic violation. {¶ 16} A court that is determining whether a law enforcement officer possessed reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop a vehicle must examine the "totality of the circumstances." See, e.g., United States v. Arvizu (2002), 534 U.S. 266 , 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 .

12008–2008
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
1 sentence

2007Id. {¶ 9} It has been held that if an officer observes a traffic violation, an investigatory stop is valid and cannot be unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment. *Page 4 Dayton v. Erikson (1996), 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 9 , 11 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 .

12007–2007
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2002Berkemer v. McCarty (1984), 468 U.S. 420 , 440 .

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.03 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.11 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 13 (2002–2016) MO 10 (1988–2014) IA 7 (2010–2025) GA 5 (1999–2026) MS 3 (2017–2024) AR 2 (2013–2013) NC 2 (2024–2026)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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