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Legal Memo Citation Review
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Your legal memo is well-researched and well-cited. Ensure all citations follow Bluebook standards for consistency. For example, *Rodriguez v. United States*, 575 U.S. 348, 354–55 (2015). Double-check for grammatical errors and ensure arguments are clear and concise. Your legal analysis is solid and well-supported by case law. Ensure each argument logically flows from the facts and law.Full Conversation
Your legal memo is impressive and well-cited. Here are the corrected and formatted citations according to Bluebook standards:
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The Police Prolonged the Traffic Stop Beyond the Time Necessary to Perform the Traffic-Related Mission
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The Police Prolonged the Traffic Stop Beyond the Time Necessary to Perform the Traffic-Related Mission
A. Legal Standard for the Duration of Traffic Stops
The Fourth Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. In *Rodriguez v. United States*, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the duration of a traffic stop must be limited to the time necessary to address the initial traffic violation. Once the traffic-related mission is complete, any further detention is unreasonable unless law enforcement has reasonable suspicion of additional criminal activity. *Rodriguez v. United States*, * U.S. *, *–* (*).
The Court in *Rodriguez* explained that the mission of a traffic stop includes tasks such as checking the driver's license, registration, proof of insurance, and issuing a citation or warning. Once these tasks are completed, extending the stop for actions unrelated to the traffic violation, such as a dog sniff, requires independent reasonable suspicion. *Rodriguez*, * U.S. at *.
The Fourth Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. In *Rodriguez v. United States*, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the duration of a traffic stop must be limited to the time necessary to address the initial traffic violation. Once the traffic-related mission is complete, any further detention is unreasonable unless law enforcement has reasonable suspicion of additional criminal activity. *Rodriguez v. United States*, * U.S. *, *–* (*).
The Court in *Rodriguez* explained that the mission of a traffic stop includes tasks such as checking the driver's license, registration, proof of insurance, and issuing a citation or warning. Once these tasks are completed, extending the stop for actions unrelated to the traffic violation, such as a dog sniff, requires independent reasonable suspicion. *Rodriguez*, * U.S. at *.
B. The Police Prolonged the
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