State v. Smith
Idaho Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
McDEVITT, Justice.
On July 3, 1989, Officer Ted Piche of the Lewiston Police Department stopped a 1966 Ford Galaxy driven by Victor H. Smith for speeding and driving erratically. As Officer Piche approached the car he observed Smith reaching under the seat as if to either hide or retrieve something. The officer told Smith to keep his hands in plain sight and ordered him out of the car. When asked why he was reaching under the seat, Smith replied that there was a loaded gun in the car. He was immediately handcuffed and the officer called for backup.
After Officer Cain responded to the call for…
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