Because Smith looked "suspicious," a police officer approached Smith and stated: "Stop right there. I order you to produce identification.". Smith ran away. Smith was:

a. seized when the officer ordered him to stop.
b. seized when the officer requested identification.
c. seized as soon as the officer approached.
d. not seized because he ran away.


d

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