State v. Johnson

LOUIS B. BUTLER, JR., J.

¶ 1. The State seeks review of a published decision of the court of appeals reversing a judgment of conviction against Gary A. Johnson for possession of cocaine with intent to deliver in violation of Wis. Stat. § 961.41(lm)(cm)lr. (2003-04). 1 Johnson contends the circuit court erred in denying his motion to suppress contraband seized during a protective search of his vehicle and his person following a traffic stop. Because we conclude the search was not justified by specific, articulable facts supporting a reasonable suspicion that Johnson posed a threat to the…