What is the test for reasonable suspicion of criminal activity by a police officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Choto, H040943 (Cal. App. 2015):
good faith. [Citation.]' [Citation.] But where a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity exists, 'the public rightfully expects a police officer to inquire into such circumstances "in the proper exercise of the officer's duties." [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Wells (2006) 38 Cal.4th 1078, 1083.)
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