State v. Butts

Buser, J.:

David Butts appeals his convictions for possession of cocaine, in violation of K.S.A. 65-4160(a), and driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), in violation of K.S.A. 8-1567. Butts raises two issues on appeal. First, he contends the district court committed reversible error when it denied his motion to suppress incriminating evidence seized during the traffic stop by the law enforcement officer. In particular, Butts argues the traffic stop was not justified by the officer’s reasonable suspicion that he committed the traffic offense of speeding. Second, Butts contends the…