State v. Ashby

Kapsner, Justice.

[¶ 1] The State appeals from a district court order granting Caren Ashby’s motion to suppress evidence seized after a traffic stop. Suppression was based on the district court’s conclusion that the officer did not have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. The State argues the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion. We reverse and remand.

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[¶ 2] Caren Ashby was arrested for several drug related offenses after a traffic stop in Wells County on August 26, 2015. Caren Ashby moved to suppress all evidence seized from the traffic stop, and the State opposed…