State v. Maez

OPINION

KENNEDY, Judge.

{1} Defendant Paul Maez appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence. He contends that the arresting officer illegally seized him without reasonable suspicion or probable cause and asserts that Article II, Section 10 of the New Mexico State Constitution supports his claim. We disagree and affirm the district court’s denial of Defendant’s motion to suppress, holding that the arresting officer legally asserted his authority to effectuate an investigatory detention.

BACKGROUND

{2} Officer Ray Soto was off-duty, driving home during rush hour, and…