Akeem Cropper, Defendant-Below, Appellant v. State of Delaware, Plaintiff-Below, Appellee

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed Cropper’s convictions, holding that officers lawfully requested his identification and ordered him out of a vehicle during a valid traffic stop. The court further held that the officer had reasonable, articulable suspicion that Cropper was armed and dangerous based on his unusual behavior, the officer’s familiarity with him, and the officer’s specialized training. The pat-down and resulting firearm seizure therefore complied with the Fourth Amendment.