MO SHAY v. STATE OF ARKANSAS

Mo Shay was convicted in a bench trial of possession of methamphetamine. Shay was sentenced to six years' probation and fined $2000. On appeal, he argues that the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress because the arresting officer lacked reasonable suspicion to search him for weapons and lacked probable cause or reasonable suspicion to search his wallet. Regarding the latter point, Shay further argues that he did not consent to the search of his wallet.

This case was originally filed in the court of appeals, which reversed and remanded. Shay v. State , 2018 Ark. App. 101 , 542…