State v. Kaline

[¶ 1.] Gene R. Kaline appeals his conviction and sentence for possessing a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Kaline argues the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained from what he claims was an illegal search of his person. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] In the early morning hours of September 22, 2016, a homeowner in Pennington County contacted the Rapid City Police Department and asked that officers remove her son and a woman named Kasey Sybert from her home. The homeowner asserted that there was an active warrant for Sybert's…