State v. A.M.

The State of Florida appeals an order granting the respondent’s motion to suppress physical evidence. We reverse.

Respondent A.M., a juvenile (“respondent”), was arrested for possession of cannabis after he attempted to discard a baggie of marijuana while walking away from a police officer. The incident in question arose when the officer, while on routine patrol following a domestic dispute call, noticed the respondent standing on a street corner in a high crime area. The respondent matched the description of the individual involved in the domestic dispute and was with another male who had…