Brendlin v. California (2007)

When a vehicle is subject to a traffic stop, is a passenger in the vehicle “seized” for purposes of the Fourth Amendment? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2007.

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Standards

Common Core, C3

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Case Study

Constitution Articles

Fourth Amendment