Illinois v. Wardlow
Brief

Citation528 U.S. 119, 120 S. Ct. 673, 145 L. Ed. 2d 570 (2000) Brief Fact Summary. An individual was arrested after fleeing from police officers in a known narcotics trafficking area. Synopsis of Rule of Law. The arresting officer “was justified in suspecting that [the suspect] was involved in criminal activity, and, therefore in investigating further.” ...

Illinois v. Wardlow
Brief

CitationIllinois v. Wardlow, 528 U.S. 119, 120 S. Ct. 673, 145 L. Ed. 2d 570, 2000 U.S. LEXIS 504, 2000 Cal. Daily Op. Service 299, 2000 Daily Journal DAR 389, 1999 Colo. J. C.A.R. 183, 13 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 20 (U.S. Jan. 12, 2000) Brief Fact Summary. Defendant William Wardlow was stopped and frisked after looking towards police officers and then running in an area known for heavy narcotics trafficking. Synopsis of Rule of Law. Nervous, evasive behavior and location in a high crime area are relevant factors in determining the reasonable suspicion necessary for a Terry stop under the Fourth ...