Traffic stops are one of the most common ways people come face to face with the criminal justice system, and what you say in ...

Police officers also have another tool to keep a traffic stop safe. They may conduct a limited pat-down of a driver or passenger to check for weapons. As the ACLU explains, “You do not have to consent ...

During a traffic stop, the balance of power tilts sharply toward the officer, but that power is not unlimited. Courts and ...