805 So. 2d 102 - Thomas v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “(1) A purpose or intention to effect an arrest under a real or pretended authority; (2) An actual or constructive seizure or detention of the person to be arrested by a person having present power to control the person arrested; (3) A communication by the arresting officer to the person then and there to effect an arrest; and (4) An understanding by the person whose arrest is sought that it is the intention of the arresting officer then and there to arrest and detain him.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Clark v. State

2. “Thomas, complying with the order, pulled his car into a driveway outside his aunt's home and exited the car. He then asked Deputy Boorman for permission to go inside his aunt's home to tell his aunt he was going to jail. In response, Boorman warned Thomas that if he did not return, he would be charged with escape. Thomas did not return, but subsequently turned himself in at the sheriff's office.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 996 So. 2d 873 - Spann v. State

3. “deputy did communicate his intent to effect an arrest and had the ability to do so[,][and] Thomas understood this communication and effectively acknowledged he was under arrest.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 996 So. 2d 873 - Spann v. State