· 7/1/1871
European & North American Railway Co. v. Poor
Citations
- 59 Me. 277
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- concluding that officer had reasonable suspicion based upon several factors, including defendant’s parking too close to fog line, nervousness, and possession of empty pill bottle
- officer may inquire into matters unrelated to purposes of the traffic stop so long as the stop is not unreasonably extended
- if an officer develops reasonable suspicion during a valid traffic stop continued detention is justified
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Judges: Appleton, Cutting, Danfobth, Dicicerson, Walton
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