If a show of authority by a law enforcement officer does not result in a halting or submission by the person being confronted, it is still considered a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.

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For an action to be considered a seizure under the Fourth Amendment, there must be either physical force or a submission to the show of authority by the person being confronted. If the person does not halt or submit, then, under the legal definition, a seizure has not occurred.

If a Show of Authority by a Law Enforcement Officer