People v. Bernstein

Defendant Peter Bernstein was arrested following a traffic stop and charged with unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis and unlawful possession of cannabis. He filed a motion to suppress evidence which the trial court denied. A stipulated bench trial ensued after which the trial court found Bernstein guilty of unlawful possession with intent to deliver and sentenced him to a term of probation of 48 months. Bernstein appeals the denial of his motion to suppress. We reverse the trial court’s denial of his motion, vacate his conviction and sentence, and remand.

FACTS

On November 20,…