Taylor v. Commonwealth

BUMGARDNER, Judge.

Charles Lee Taylor appeals the denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained during a strip search. The defendant entered a conditional plea of guilty to possession of cocaine and preserved his right to appeal the denial of the motion to suppress. He argues that the strip search violated his Fourth Amendment rights. We agree and reverse his conviction.

A police officer saw the defendant walking in a known drug area. When the officer said he wanted to speak with him, the defendant approached. While they talked, the officer noticed the defendant’s eyes were bloodshot and…