Updated Paper on Traffic Stops by Jeff Welty

I've recently updated my paper on traffic stops. As before, it covers stops from start to finish, including the legal standard for making a stop, the length of a stop, and investigative techniques that may be used during a stop. I may need to update it again after the Supreme Court decides United States v. Rodriguez, but it is current for now and is available as a free PDF here.

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Jeff Welty

Jeff Welty is a Professor of Public Law and Government at the School, specializing in criminal law and procedure and the law of policing.

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