Can a police officer stop and briefly detain a person?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Javier F., B229495 (Cal. App. 2011):
In certain circumstances, a police officer may stop and briefly detain a person for questioning or for a limited investigation. (People v. Celis (2004) 33 Cal.4th 667, 673-674.) A detention occurs within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment when the officer,
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by means of physical force or show of authority, in some manner temporarily restrains the individual's liberty. (People v. Zamudio (2008) 43 Cal.4th 327, 341.)
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