Becca was being questioned by two police officers who were investigating Becca as a possible participant in a “smash and grab” burglary at a local clothing boutique. After 10 minutes of intense questioning by the officers, Becca had enough and attempted walk away from the officers. One of the officers stepped in front of Becca, his hand on the butt of his handgun. Becca dismissed her plans to leave the scene and end the questioning. Discuss whether or not Becca was seized under the Fourth Amendment, analyzing the fact pattern under each of the two types of seizures.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include identification of the two types of seizures (physical and show of authority) and an analysis of the fact pattern under each one before drawing a conclusion.
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