Terry v. Ohio provided the rationale that led to the practice of __________________.
A) warrantless arrests
B) stop-and-frisks
C) inventory searches
D) open field searches

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Terry v. Ohio established the legal basis for stop-and-frisks, which allow officers to briefly detain individuals and pat them down if they have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or danger. The decision did not authorize warrantless arrests, inventory searches, or open field searches.

Terry V Ohio Provided the Rationale That Led to the Practice