State v. Peterman

Pierron, J.:

The State of Kansas appeals the district court’s suppression ruling in its case against Eddie J. Peterman. We reverse and remand for trial.

On October 30,2007, Rice County Sheriff s Deputy Brian Treaster was dispatched to perform a “civil standby” at Peterman’s residence. Treaster understood a civil standby to mean “to keep the peace.” Upon arriving at Peterman’s house, Treaster met Debra Nelson, who was coming out of the residence. Nelson informed Treaster that Peterman was inside the residence, he was upset with her, and he wanted her to leave. According to Treaster’s testimony,…