State v. Simien

STOKER, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in denying defendant Joseph Simien’s pre-trial motion to suppress evidence seized as a result of a “stop and frisk”. This case is before us on remand by the Louisiana Supreme Court. We previously denied defendant’s writ application to us. The supreme court granted defendant’s writ application, and remanded the case to us for the purpose of briefing, argument and the writing of an opinion. 577 So.2d 41. We reverse.

FACTS

This case arises from the execution of a search warrant which authorized a search of the premises of…