State v. Hart

¶1 Robert Donald Hart (Hart) appeals the judgment of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, denying his motion to suppress.

¶2 We addi’ess the following issues on appeal and affirm:

¶3 1. Did the canine sniff around the exterior of Hart’s vehicle constitute a search?

¶4 2. Was the search warrant issued for searching Hart’s vehicle supported by probable cause?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶5 On February 7, 2001, Deputy Shane Skillen (Skillen) and K-9 Officer, Sergeant Vince Wallis (Wallis) separately approached Hart’s residence. The officers had an arrest warrant for Hart…