Question: 1. State four things an officer can do after a vehicle stop based on general law enforcement authority.
2. What are pretextual traffic stops? Are they valid or invalid? Why?
3. "Stops based on racial profiles are never valid." Is this statement true or false? Explain.
4. Assume you are stopped by the police for making an illegal turn. The penalty for that offense is a fine of $20 and no jail time. Discuss whether or not you can be arrested by the police for that offense. What are the legal issues involved if you are arrested?