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· 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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