The People v. Robert Hinshaw

State of New York OPINION Court of Appeals This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. No. 46 The People &c., Respondent, v. Robert Hinshaw, Appellant. Lucas G. Mihuta, for appellant. Ashley R. Lowry, for respondent. WILSON, J.: Because the state trooper lacked an objectively reasonable suspicion that a crime had occurred or probable cause to stop Mr. Hinshaw’s vehicle for a traffic infraction, we conclude the automobile stop was unlawful. -1- -2- No. 46 On the afternoon of November 8, 2014, a New York State Trooper stopped a vehicle on a…