Estevez v. State

Anhthuan Estevez appeals a judgment of conviction and sentences for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and resisting arrest without violence, arguing that the trial court reversibly erred in denying his motion to suppress. Because the evidence is undisputed that the police officer lacked a reasonable suspicion that Estevez was armed, we agree the trial court erred in denying the motion to suppress. Accordingly, we reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for further proceedings.

While Estevez was in a department store, he was asked to leave by store employees. At the same time, a…