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Originally Posted by REDVAN
I would say yes he was unlawfully detained. All 3 officers had no need to confront the man, the uniform would do just fine. In addition, he was asked by the uniformed officer to keep his hands out- highly unusual procedure if he is not already suspected of something and just being questioned randomly.
I am not an expert or anything, so maybe it is standard procedure when questioned by a cop to hold your hands out, but I would refuse if asked for no reason.
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He was asked to keep his hands out because he was fidgeting with them in his jacket. In order to avoid something from happening, the officer asked him to keep them out front. Further, he wasn't unlawfully detained because he was just being asked questions and he readily answered them. It's his own fault that he admitted to the marijuana and the loaded gun. The officers obviously noticed something was up with the guy.