State v. Ortiz

*787Miller-Lerman, J.

I. NATURE OF CASE

Eddie R. Ortiz, Jr., was convicted of two counts of unlawful possession with intent to deliver controlled substances and sentenced accordingly. Ortiz appeals from the trial court’s order admitting evidence over his objection, which evidence Ortiz claims was obtained in violation of U.S. Const, amend. IV and Neb. Const, art. I, § 7.

As explained more fully below, the canine sniff for illegal drugs which was conducted at the threshold to Ortiz’ apartment where Ortiz had a legitimate expectation of some measure of privacy violated the Fourth Amendment and Neb.…