Practice question
Does an unverified anonymous tip alone necessarily justify an intrusive checkpoint search?
- Yes, a tip is conclusive probable cause
- Yes, anonymity guarantees reliability
- No
- No officer may ever investigate a tip lawfully
- Only a later seizure can decide whether prior cause existed
Legal references
- People v. Sapla, G.R.244045, June16 2020: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2020/jun2020/gr_244045_2020.html
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