Ant67, other than the case law precedence you cite, can you explain why this was not thrown out in the beginning as you seem to understand AL law and I do not. I am not being sarcastic. I'm just trying to understand what I see as basic violations of civil rights. I may very well be wrong as AL law is different from my state. However, as a former auxiliary LEO in my state, I see problems with this from the beginning. If I did what the "former game warden" did, when I was active, I would be suspended and likely kicked off the force. I ask as there are civil rights and rules for searches and traffic stops in the US that seem to have been ignored.

This was an illegal traffic stop made by a civilian impersonating an LEO. How is it that a "retired game warden" can stop and detain anyone, if I read correctly, at the gate of private property? I am sure they did not feel free to leave even though he had no right to stop them. How is it that someone who is not active law enforcement is not charged with impersonating an LEO? There seems to be question as to any "reserve deputy" status. I'm just curious. If someone is at the gate of their owned or leased property, where does a non LEO have any right to follow and approach them and make any inquiries? It appears that there are search and seizure issues and any rifle observed would be the result of an illegal search by the time a real LEO arrived. Please clarify as I just want to understand and you seem to be knowledgeable. Maybe I'm missing something as it was a long post or don't understand some AL law that applies here.