Jacobs v. State

Earl Jacobs pleaded no contest to possession of cocaine reserving the right to appeal the denial of his dispositive motion to suppress. We reverse the denial of the motion to suppress and remand for further proceedings.

On October 18, 1997, a sheriffs deputy was patrolling the Laurel area in Sarasota County, off U.S. 41 and Jato Drive — a location known for the sale of crack cocaine. The deputy observed a vehicle being driven up and down several roads in the area. He began to follow the vehicle, which was being driven in excess of the posted speed limit, and then effected a stop.

Upon stopping…