Officer Castro notices a car in front of him driving at a slow speed.The driver seems to be driving erratically.Officer Castro activates his blue lights and attempts to pull over the car.The driver continues to drive for approximately two additional miles before pulling over.When Officer Castro slowly approaches the car,he smells what seems to be a heavy odor of marijuana.The driver has dilated eyes and slurred speech.There are four individuals in the car.When Officer Castro demanded that the car be pulled over,this would be most likely be considered a(n)

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When Officer Castro demanded that the car be pulled over, it would be considered a seizure, as the driver was not free to leave. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution requires that any seizures be reasonable and supported by probable cause. The fact that Officer Castro smelled the odor of marijuana and observed the driver's dilated eyes and slurred speech may give him probable cause to search the vehicle. However, the act of demanding that the car be pulled over is a seizure, not a search, interrogation, or arrest.

Officer Castro Notices a Car in Front of Him Driving