Commonwealth v. Washington

By Judge Marc Jacobson

Brandon J. Washington was riding in the passenger seat of his own car, which was being driven by Courtney Harris. The car was stopped by Officer Michael J. Reardon and his partner because Reardon believed that Harris was driving on a suspended license. Reardon based this knowledge on his past experience with Harris, which extended back about ten years. (Tr. at 12-13.) After stopping the vehicle, Reardon began a short conversation with Harris. {Id. at 37.) After this conversation, Reardon asked Harris and Defendant to step out of the vehicle. Reardon testified that, at…