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337 P.3d 936
Or. Ct. App.
2014
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Background

  • May 23, 2006: defendant, a passenger in a lawfully stopped pickup, was subjected to police questioning and information gathering after the stop for expired tags.
  • Officer Cioeta asked defendant about warrants, defendant denied, provided identifying information, which was entered and checked for warrants.
  • Another officer (Boman) had the truck driver and another passenger exit; the driver was cited, the other passenger arrested, and the truck was towed and inventoried.
  • Cioeta then asked defendant to get out of the truck, asked about weapons, and obtained consent to search after defendant denied weapon possession.
  • Defendant did not receive a statement that he was free to leave; the trial court denied suppression and defendant was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon.
  • On remand, the issue is whether the encounter constituted a seizure under Article I, § 9, given the totality of circumstances and prior decisions.

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Was the encounter a seizure under Article I, §9? Parker argues there was a show of authority restricting liberty. Defendant contends the encounter was a seizure due to police domination and requests for information. No seizure; totality shows no significant restraint.
Do asking for identification and warrant checks, without coercive conduct, amount to a seizure? Parker asserts these steps create a seizure as part of ongoing investigation. Defendant argues such requests are noncoercive and do not by themselves seize. Not a seizure when considered separately; not coercive enough.
Do combined actions (getting out of vehicle, requests to search, and identification) create a seizure? Parker contends the sequence shows suppression-worthy restraint. Defendant contends actions, taken together, do not amount to a seizure. In combination, still not a seizure; not significantly restraining.

Key Cases Cited

  • State v. Ashbaugh, 349 Or 297 (2010) (rejected subjective stop test; standard for seizure defined by shows of authority)
  • State v. Parker, 355 Or 751 (2014) (remand decisions guiding seizure analysis; multiple Parker iterations)
  • State v. Highley, 354 Or 459 (2013) (limits on whether identification checks or probation status requests constitute seizure)
  • State v. Backstrand, 354 Or 392 (2013) (show of authority and seizure definitions; emphasis on totality of circumstances)
  • State v. Anderson, 354 Or 440 (2013) (seizure analysis under totality of circumstances; police actions considered cumulatively)
  • State v. Dudley, 245 Or App 301 (2011) (seizure analysis when police request information and obtain consent; distinctions in context)
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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Parker
Court Name: Court of Appeals of Oregon
Date Published: Oct 15, 2014
Citations: 337 P.3d 936; 266 Or. App. 230; 2014 Ore. App. LEXIS 1414; 0606-47424; A134163
Docket Number: 0606-47424; A134163
Court Abbreviation: Or. Ct. App.
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