Which of the following would meet criteria for reasonable suspicion?

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Reasonable suspicion is a standard used in criminal procedure, lower than probable cause but more than a mere hunch. It requires specific, articulable facts that indicate criminal activity is afoot. Option B correctly describes it as less than a preponderance of the evidence (which is a civil standard requiring more than 50% certainty) but more than administrative justification, which is a lower standard often used in regulatory or administrative contexts.

Which of the Following Would Meet Criteria for Reasonable Suspicion