Dawson v. State

MORRIS, Judge.

Jason Keith Dawson appeals his judgments and sentences for armed trafficking in a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, and obstructing or opposing an officer without violence. Dawson argues that his motion to suppress should have been granted because the officers did not have reasonable suspicion that he was armed with a dangerous weapon and that the officers’ pat-down search was therefore unlawful. We agree and reverse.

I. Facts

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on January 21, 2008, two Hillsborough County Sheriffs deputies were in an undercover vehicle conducting an…