Examining the influence of drivers' characteristics during traffic stops with police: Results from a national survey

Justice Quarterly

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 49-90

  Engel, Robin Shepard ^a   Calnon, Jennifer M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI   (United States)

^b PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 18344377057     PISSN: 07418825     EISSN: 17459109     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07418820400095741     Document Type: Article

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