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Stops

Current law on this topic in Oregon, from the library — newest first, each card carrying its live status.

NEW — DECIDED OCT. 1, 2026 CONTROLLING · LAST VERIFIED OCT. 27, 2026

State v. Humphrey

375 Or 703 (2026) · Oregon Supreme Court, en banc · James, J.

A stop began when the officer activated her emergency lights and parked angled toward the defendant — before any words were spoken — and reasonable suspicion is measured at that instant.

STOPS · REASONABLE SUSPICION · ARTICLE I, § 9

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