State v. Horton

Josette Marie Horton appeals from her judgment of conviction for felony introduction of major contraband into a correctional facility and felony possession of a controlled substance. Horton argues that the district court erred in denying her motion to suppress evidence. On appeal, Horton asserts the district court erred in ruling that an expired registration from the state of Washington provided reasonable suspicion to conduct a traffic stop of her vehicle. For the reasons below, we affirm.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Around midnight in northern Idaho, an officer observed a vehicle…