Commonwealth v. Faulkner

By Judge Jonathan m. Apgar

The Defendant has filed a motion to suppress evidence seized and statements made as a result of a traffic stop on June 2,1998. There have been two evidentiary hearings to determine the relevant facts, and the Defendant and tire Commonwealth have submitted briefs arguing their respective positions. The Court is now ready to rule.

I. Statement of Facts

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on June 2,1998, Sgt R. L. Hague pulled over the Defendant Tracey Faulkner, for expired tags on his automobile. Almost immediately after Hague pulled Faulkner over, Officer M. L. Pendleton…