Slim is the reliable informant, who is known.

The Supreme Court has not said anything regarding how the reliable informant obtains the information. This mirrors the situation in Adams v Williams, where the info was admissible. His record of reliable information means he would not have come forward with the info, had it not been reasonably assumed correct. Adds to suspicion: o He is a known felon/gang member, involved in other shootings, which creates a dangerous environment. The area and the time were also important. It also goes to a high-crime area which again mirrors Adams v Williams. o We also dont know whether the other gang members might inside. o Suspicious behavior also adds to reasonable suspicion he begins walking quickly when he notices police on the seen. nd For 2 case (Alabama v White) o Adds to reliability of unident. witness corroborate the identification and the woman did not go to the police, she simply told someone else, so she wasnt looking to cause trouble for Salty Dog. o She obviously knew who he was, so the striped shirt and red baseball cap were not for identification purposes, they were provided for other verifiable facts that the officers can use to prove reasonable suspicion. rd Why 3 case (Florida v JL) is not applicable: o Were not getting directly from an anonymous source its from a reliable informant who has no reason to provide false information. Rule of Law supporting our position: Probable cause to arrest depends upon whether, at the moment the arrest was made the facts and circumstances within (the arresting officers) knowledge and of which they had reasonably trustworthy information were sufficient to warrant a prudent man in believing that the (suspect) and committed or was committing an offense.. Terry states that When an officer is justified in believing that the individual whose suspicious behavior he is investigating at close range is armed and presently dangerous to the officer or to others, he may conduct a limited protective search for concealed weapons. o Because he has been suspected to be involved in other shootings (whether the shooter or target) it is more likely that this would be a volatile situation, and dangerous to the officer or others. This case seems to be more analogous to situations where the courts have justified the search. How did you determine the governing laws? o They were listed in the cases, and were obvious from the holdings the court listed. Why is that the right rule and outcome o There are more parallels between our situation and similar cases where the stop and frisk was deemed justified.