State of Iowa v. Connor William Clar Steffens

DOYLE, Judge.

Connor Steffens appeals his conviction for possession of marijuana, first offense. He contends the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence seized following the stop of his vehicle. He argues the stop was unlawful and therefore unconstitutional. Upon our de novo review, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

In March 2014, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at a house and located a small marijuana grow operation and other drug paraphernalia. Steffens was one of four persons present at the house…