DRUGS: No probable cause for persistent Deputy to search defiant driver’s purse after expired registration stop… meth should have been suppressed… Lint reversed. [Read more…]
Restitution, stolen silver
RESTITUTION for stolen silver properly assessed against Defendant over objection to value… Recht affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Drugs, expanded traffic stop, intent to distribute
DRUGS: Traffic stop properly expanded to drug investigation and discovery of meth but State was improperly allowed to offer rebuttal evidence of prior drug sales to counter Defendant’s claim that she only used drugs… possession with intent to distribute conviction reversed, remanded for new trial… Lint affirmed, reversed. [Read more…]
Drugs, rehearing denied in speeding stop suppression case
DRUGS: Rehearing denied in speeding stop suppression case… Order. [Read more…]
Drugs, no suspicion but driver agreed to answer questions
DRUGS: Inquisitive Officer lacked suspicion but did not violate Defendant’s rights when she agreed to answer questions after conclusion of speeding stop and consented to search of vehicle, suppression of drugs properly denied… Recht affirmed. [Read more…]
Sentence, Drug Fund, defender, jail diversion fees
SENTENCING: MHP Drug Fund fee, public defender fee, jail diversion fee improperly imposed… Lint reversed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Revocation, failure to pay full amount
REVOCATION: Suspended sentence improperly revoked based on alleged failure to pay full restitution… Recht reversed. [Read more…]