| Brendlin v. California (2007) -Passenger Detention |
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| Facts: Officers performed a traffic stop and arrested the passenger for a warrant. Drugs were then found. |
| Ruling: Passengers are seized during a traffic stop and lawfully detained incident to the driver's detention. |
| How This Affects Law Enforcement: 1. Passengers cannot leave during a traffic stop unless released by an officer. 2. Officers can order both drivers and passengers out of the vehicle. |