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Terry Stop Case
In contrast the distinguish between stop from as arrest is difficult to determine. However, it is imperative because of the different procedure that must goes into effect before a Terry stop occurs. For instance, a stop procedure must be determine by a reasonable suspicion and probable cause. According to the case of Flordia b. Royer, 460 U.S. 491 (1983) give an distinguish of a Terry stop and arrest. In this case it share some information about a man that is know as a drug dealer stop by and officer at an airport. This individual was detained by a officer who was asking him some question in a public viewing in the airport. Later he was escorted to a small police officer 40 feets away, in which he was willing to comply with the officer requests

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