State v. David John Harper

HUSKEY, Judge David John Harper appeals from the district court's judgment and commitment. He argues the district court erred when it denied his motion to suppress. The order denying motion to suppress and judgment and commitment of the district court are affirmed.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

An officer observed Harper driving his vehicle on the freeway about one and one-half car lengths behind another vehicle at a speed of approximately 65 mph. The officer stopped Harper's vehicle for following too closely, in violation of Idaho Code § 49-638 (1). Upon approaching the vehicle, the…