State v. Tucker

WALTERS, Justice.

The state appeals from the district court’s order granting the defendant Tucker’s motion to suppress evidence obtained after a search of Tucker’s vehicle. We reverse the suppression order and remand this case to the district court for further proceedings.

FACTUAL PROCEEDINGS

After being stopped for speeding near Stanley, Idaho, Boone Ray Tucker was given a citation for speeding and was also arrested for driving without privileges. Officer Chris Cullen handcuffed Tucker, patted him down for weapons and placed him in a police car. The sheriff arrived on the scene shortly…