2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 17 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Berkemer v. McCarty.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkemer v. McCarty Anchor | green | “he only relevant inquiry is how a reasonable man in the suspect's position would have understood his situation.” | 13 |
| 2 | State of Texas v. Ortiz, Octavio | green | “nly the objective circumstances known to the detainee should be considered in deciding what a reasonable person in his position would believe.” | 4 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.