State v. McCutcheon

The State of Florida appeals an order granting the defendant’s motion to suppress. It argues the trial court erred in suppressing evidence seized during a vehicle search. We agree with the State and reverse the suppression order.

While conducting surveillance at a hotel parking lot known for its high volume of drug transactions, a deputy observed the defendant engage in behavior he believed to be indicative of narcotics sales. He approached the defendant as he sat alone in the passenger seat of a car. The defendant told the deputy he was staying at the hotel, but he didn’t know his room…