State v. Lahr

OPINION

WOZNIAK, Judge.

This is an appeal by the State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 28.04, challenging a pretrial order dismissing gross misdemeanor charges against Leander Frank Lahr on the ground that the peace officer lacked probable cause to stop the automobile. We reverse and remand for further findings.

FACTS

Trooper Marvin Schiffler of the Minnesota Highway Patrol received a radio message around 3:30 p.m. on September 1, 1984 to check out an anonymous report of a blue Buick being driven erratically westbound on Highway 95, possibly by a drunk driver.…