State v. Griffin

*329SULLIVAN, J.

The issue in this case is whether the absence of a registration plate, and reasonable inferences that can be drawn from that fact, constitutes reasonable suspicion sufficient to justify an investigatory stop of a motor vehicle. We hold that such a stop is valid.

Johnny B. Griffin appeals from a judgment of conviction for felon in possession of a firearm, § 941.29(2), Stats. Griffin argues that the trial court erroneously denied his motion to suppress evidence of the firearm that was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop and subsequent arrest.1 Griffin asserts that the initial…