Legal Opinion

State v. Wilson

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided April 18, 2019No. Case No. 5D18-2117Published

1Opinion of the CourtOrfinger, J.

Following a traffic stop, Dion Renoldo Wilson was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of cannabis with intent to sell. Wilson filed a motion to suppress, arguing that law enforcement had no probable cause to conduct a traffic stop for failure to maintain a single lane. In an unelaborated order, the trial court granted the motion and the State now appeals. We reverse.

Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Payne was the only witness at the suppression hearing. Deputy Payne testified that he was driving westbound on Americana Boulevard, a four-lane highway. He observed…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Patrick v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2012
  2. Hurd v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2007
  3. Yanes v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2004
  4. Jordan v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2002
  5. Williamson v. DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETYDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2006

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