What is the test for determining whether an arrest has occurred?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Al-Azzawy, 784 F.2d 890 (9th Cir. 1986):
626 F.2d at 755-56. See also United States v. Patterson, 648 F.2d 625, 632 (9th Cir.1981) ("Whether an arrest has occurred 'depends on all of the surrounding circumstances, including the extent that freedom of movement is curtailed and the degree and type of force or authority used to effectuate the stop.' ... The question is whether, under all of the circumstances, 'a reasonable person would conclude he was under arrest.' "). Regarding the exact location of the arrest, the court stated:
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