Legal Opinion
State v. Lovato
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided July 2, 1991No. 12391PublishedCited by 57 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DONNELLY, Judge.
The state appeals from an order of the trial court suppressing evidence seized as a result of a stop of an automobile by police following a report of a drive-by shooting. We discuss: (1) whether there was reasonable suspicion for the stop; (2) whether the trial court’s order suppressing evidence is supported by substantial evidence; (3) whether the trial court should be affirmed on alternative grounds because, as a matter of law, the stop constituted an arrest requiring a showing of probable cause; and (4) whether opening the door of the car by police amounted to an…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- United States v. Henry EspinosaCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1986
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3Cited by57 opinions
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