Constitutional Law
Jul. 1, 2006
Passengers in Pulled-Over Cars Aren't 'Seized'
A divided California Supreme Court clarified Thursday that passengers in vehicles pulled over in traffic stops are not automatically considered to be "seized" under the Fourth Amendment.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A divided California Supreme Court clarified Thursday that passengers in vehicles pulled over in traffic stops are not automatically considered to be "seized" under the Fourth Amendment.
Although drivers of vehicles stopped by the police are considered "seized" under U.S. Supreme Court precedent, neither the California Supreme Court ...
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