Does the mere questioning of an individual by the police constitute a detention?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Smith, 2012 ONCJ 405 (CanLII):
32. Additionally, the mere act of police questioning does not necessarily amount to a detention even in cases where an individual may feel compelled or obligated to answer such questions. (see R v. Grafe, supra, pg. 271).
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