· 10/19/2023
Matter of Y. SS. (E. SS.)
Citations
- 2023 NY Slip Op 05296
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- holding that the area’s propensity toward criminal activity is one factor to be considered in determining the existence of reasonable suspicion
- holding that the area's propensity toward criminal activity is one factor to be considered in determining the existence of reasonable suspicion
- recognizing that nervous, evasive behavior such as flight is a pertinent factor in determining reasonable suspicion
- holding that the defendant’s unprovoked flight from police officers in a high crime area created reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop
- holding that the defendant's unprovoked flight from police officers in a high crime area created reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop
- holding that unprovoked flight is “not necessarily indicative of wrongdoing, but it is certainly suggestive of such”
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