Consensual encounter becomes detention
626 So. 2d 185 (Fla. 1993)
FloridaFlorida Supreme Court
Quick Rule
An order to exit a legally parked vehicle can turn a consensual encounter into a seizure requiring reasonable suspicion.
Field Reminder
Distinguish a consensual approach from a lawful traffic stop before giving an exit order.
Important Limits
Popple involved a parked car, not a lawful traffic stop under Mimms. The officer's observations in this case did not justify detention.
Sources
Opinion sources reviewed October 4, 2026. Editorial summaries; not a comprehensive review of later decisions or Florida-specific requirements. Follow agency policy, certified training, and State Attorney guidance.