What is a seizure when a police officer stops a person from leaving the scene?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Eric V. (In re Eric V.), G050897 (Cal. App. 2016):
"A seizure occurs whenever a police officer 'by means of physical force or show of authority' restrains the liberty of a person to walk away." (People v. Souza
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