Law Students

Barzam WTF II

Have I been seized?

I don't know. Look around. Is a police officer brandishing his weapon? Does the tone and demeanor of the officer make a reasonable person not feel free to leave? Have you been told you can refuse to consent to this little chat?

I am running, actually.

Oh, well you haven't been seized until you submit to the authority of the police by stopping or until an officer physically restrains you. Has that happened?

Nope, still running.

Oh, so you're good. Run, fat boy, run! Wait, are you in [Other State]?

Yep.

Are the cops chasing you?

Yep.

Oh snap. Police pursuit is seizure there. Dude, you've been seized.

Full post as published by Butterflyfish on June 06, 2009 (boomark / email).