Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
If stopped somewhere other than the border, I can't imagine why anyone would think that they could expedite the process by asking questions like "am I being detained?"
The reason that question is often suggested isn't so much about expediting the process but more about establishing that it is a consensual encounter. That may be important in some situations. Check out the following link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/re...anuse-702.aspx