RT>If it is John Q. Citizen involved, what would prompt the LEO to make
  >it a felony stop instead of otherwise?
I think Tom's detailed explanation explains it nicely.  As for John
Q. Citizen, the officer acts on circumstances as he doesn't yet know
if it it John Q. Citizen until after he has taken control of the 
situation,.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * Better is the death knell for Good Enough
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