Question Presented (from Petition)
1.Does a law enforcement officer violate the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution when he has every thing he needs to complete a traffic stop and finish writing a warning ticket but delays the end of the stop and chooses to have a drug dog sniff for drugs instead of finishing?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Does a law enforcement officer violate the Fourth Amendment when he unnecessarily prolongs a traffic stop to conduct a drug dog sniff after completing the traffic-related tasks?
Docket Entries
2025-06-16
Petition DENIED.
2025-05-28
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/12/2025.
2025-05-23
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-05-23
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-05-09
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 16, 2025)
Attorneys
Martin Devalois
William J Stevens — William J Stevens, Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent