People v. Conway

Opinion

ARDAIZ, J.

The sole question presently before the court is whether an officer who has accurate information received through official channels that an arrest warrant recently has been issued for an individual may briefly detain that person to determine whether the warrant is still outstanding. We conclude the officer’s knowledge of a recent arrest warrant creates a reasonable suspicion the individual was involved in criminal activity thus justifying a brief detention to determine the status of the warrant.

Facts

The facts are not disputed. On December 3, 1988, appellant was standing in the…