United States v. Robert James Ritchie

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• recognizing \that in some instances the existence of a warrant based on probable cause would not\ provide an individualized suspicion of criminal activity
• noting that a lack of force or threat of force weighed against a conclusion the defendant was in custody
• recognizing “that in some instances the existence of a warrant based on probable cause would not” provide an individualized suspicion of criminal activity
• holding actual possession of search warrant not necessary to commence search where officers know warrant has been issued and another officer en route with warrant
• providing that officers are not required to evaluate circumstances “each and every time they wish to detain the occupant of the place to be searched” pursuant to warrant
• noting that police officers present at Mr. Ritchie's residence while awaiting a search warrant stopped Mr. Ritchie as he attempted to leave, explained that they would be detaining him while they awaited a warrant to search his residence, and \performed a quick pat-down search.\

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