State v. Medley

TROUT, Justice.

Michael Medley appeals his conviction for the misdemeanor offenses of driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of a firearm while intoxicated, both entered upon conditional pleas of guilty. Specifically, Medley challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress all evidence obtained by police when he was stopped at a Department of Fish and Game highway check station. Medley contends that the stop was unreasonable in violation of the United States and Idaho Constitutions.

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BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On November 17, 1990, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.,…