State v. Baker

KIDWELL, Justice.

The State of Idaho appealed from the district court’s order to suppress cocaine found in Baker’s ear. The Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the district court and denied the motion to suppress evidence. This Court granted review and reverses the decision of the district court.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

At approximately two o’clock in the morning on June 19, 2002, Officer Marshall of the Post Falls Police Department was on patrol when he observed a white vehicle driven by a male. Officer Marshall noticed the driver to display a “panic look” upon making eye…