In Atwater v.City of Lago Vista,the Supreme Court ruled that:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Atwater v. City of Lago Vista, the Supreme Court held that the Fourth Amendment does not prohibit a warrantless arrest for a minor offense, including a traffic misdemeanor violation. The court reasoned that the decision to arrest someone for a minor offense without a warrant is a matter of state law and not a violation of the Fourth Amendment. This ruling allows police officers to use discretion in the field to determine whether to issue a citation or make an arrest for a minor offense.

In Atwater V