State v. Brian Ellis Neal

GRATTON, Judge.

The State of Idaho appeals from the district court’s order granting Brian Ellis Neal’s motion to suppress. We affirm.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On April 24, 2014, at 12:30 a.m., Neal was stopped for failing to signal when merging, failing to signal a lane change, and for window tinting darker than allowed by law. Upon making contact with Neal, the officer advised Neal why he had been stopped and acquired his Washington driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Neal’s insurance card was expired; however, Neal explained that his insurance was…