What is the test for a police officer to arrest a suspect who is not a suspect in a criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Thomas v. Dillard, 818 F.3d 864 (9th Cir. 2016):
officer must have reasonable suspicion "the person apprehended is committing or has committed a criminal offense." Arizona v. Johnson, 555 U.S. 323, 326, 129 S.Ct. 781, 172 L.Ed.2d 694 (2009).
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