State v. D.F.

The State of Florida (“State”) appeals from the trial court’s order granting appel-lee D.F.’s motion to suppress physical evidence. Because the record supports the trial court’s ruling that D.F. was illegally seized, we affirm the order suppressing the contraband.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

During a multi-agency investigatory sweep at an apartment complex, a detective, who was participating as an “eyeball,” observed D.F. discard baggies of suspected marijuana. D.F. was subsequently arrested and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center (“JAC”). During a search at the JAC, a small bag…