WASHINGTON Request for passenger’s name and personal information is a “seizure.” State v. Brown, 154 Wash.2d 787, 117 P.3d 336 (Wash., 2005).   Police officer stopped a car for a traffic violation. The officer approached the passenger’s side where the defendant was sitting. Another officer requested the driver’s license and registration. The first officer asked … Continue reading CASE LAW & LITIGATION TIPS