California v. Hodari D.
United States Supreme Court
499 U.S. 621 (1991)
Relevant factsFree
Hodari D. (defendant) fled when he saw approaching police officers, and just before being caught, he tossed away crack cocaine he had been carrying; he moved to suppress the drugs, arguing they were the product of an unlawful seizure since the officers had shown authority by chasing him.
IssueFree
Whether a Fourth Amendment seizure occurs when police make a show of authority, such as pursuit, but the suspect has not yet submitted or been physically restrained.