Sennett v. Zimmerman

August 7, 1954, Arthur J. Sennett was shopping in the Pay Less drugstore in Bremerton, operated by Ted Zimmerman. His actions were observed by Marcelyn Falin, a store detective and deputy city police officer, who followed him as he left the store. She stopped Mr. Sennett on the sidewalk in front of the store and accused him of shoplifting. He was taken to a room in the rear of the drugstore and there detained until the arrival of another city police officer, who took Mr. Sennett into custody.

He was tried in justice court for. petit larceny and convicted. He appealed to the superior court and…