M.L. v. State

This is an appeal challenging the denial of Appellant M.L.’s motion to suppress physical evidence seeking to suppress a pipe with residue because it was the result of an unlawful search and seizure. We reverse because the evidence in this case was seized without a warrant, and the plain view doctrine exception to the warrant requirement was not satisfied.

At the hearing on the motion to suppress, Officer Nick Garapiño testified that he responded to 21150 Point Place in Aventura to recover a missing juvenile named Camilla. After the officer went to the security desk, he was directed to the…