State v. Hart

Defendant appeals from his convictions for driving while suspended and driving under the influence of intoxicants. His sole contention on appeal is that the initial stop of his vehicle was unlawful and, therefore, that the evidence that flowed from the stop and resulted in the convictions should have been suppressed. We agree and reverse.

Defendant was driving along a city street when, as he approached an intersection, he pulled into the left turn lane. The intersection was controlled by a traffic signal light. The signal for cars proceeding straight through the intersection showed green. The…