Florida v. J.L. Case Brief
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Write a case brief on the following case. https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/529/266/ Florida v. J. L. 529 U.S. 266 (2000)
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Name of the Case: Florida v. J.L.
Citation and Court: Florida v. J. L. 529 U.S. 266 (2000). (This was in the Supreme Court of the United States.)
Facts: On October 13, 1995, the Miami-Dade Police Department received an anonymous tip that a young black male was at a specific bus stop wearing a plaid shirt and carrying a firearm. Id. at 268. The police went to the bus stop and saw three African American males there, one of whom matched the description of the anonymous tip. Id. Although there was no other reason to suspect the three of illegal conduct, the officers acted on the tip and searched all three. Id. The officers found a pistol in the pocket of J.L., the boy meeting the description of the tip. Id. He was charged under state law with carrying a concealed firearm without a license and ...
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