State of Texas v. Kimberly Lynn Cook

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice CARTER.

The trial court granted Kimberly Lynn Cook’s motion to suppress evidence, and the State has appealed. See Tex.Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 44.01(a)(5) (West Supp.2012). We have reviewed a video recording from the scene showing the traffic stop that led to seizure of the alleged contraband, the record of the suppression hearing, and the briefs of the parties. Deferring to the trial court’s findings on factual matters and witness credibility, we affirm.

I. The Traffic Stop

Quitman Police Officer Robert Holland was in the process of getting a warrant for Cook — the…