| Ohio v. Robinette (1996) -No “Free To Leave” Requirement |
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| Facts: An officer obtained consent for a search after giving a warning but without telling the driver they were free to go. |
| Ruling: Officers do not need to tell someone that they are free to leave before asking for consent to search. |
| How This Affects Law Enforcement: 1. -Established that officers do not need to advise someone that they are free to leave before asking. |