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Officer Belkin stopped Stephen on the street after observing

him engaged in what appeared to be the sale of illegal
narcotic drugs. The officer observed the typical behavior that
takes place when someone asks if drugs are available and
when drugs and cash are exchanged, although the officer did
not see any actual drugs exchanged. When asked what he
was doing, Stephen replied, "just chillin'."
Assume that the initial stop of Stephen by Belkin was valid.
Which one of the following may Officer Belkin do with
regards to a search of Stephen?
A)Belkin can conduct a full search of Stephen
B)Belkin cannot frisk or fully search Stephen because he does not
have probable cause
C)Belkin can frisk Stephen, looking for drugs
D)Belkin can frisk Stephen, looking for weapons

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User Shillner
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Answer:

The answer is B.

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