J.N. v. State

Appellant, who was the Respondent below, appeals from an adjudication of delinquency and commitment Order contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress marijuana seized during a search of appellant’s person. We agree with appellant and reverse.

Appellant was charged with possession of marijuana after police officers discovered the contraband on appellant’s person during a search incident to arrest. Appellant moved to suppress the marijuana alleging that its seizure was the product of an illegal stop. Appellant took the position that the officers unlawfully seized him…