State v. Diaz-Ortiz

The State of Florida appeals an order granting Appellee’s, Jose Carlos Diaz-Ortiz, motion to suppress evidence. We reverse because we find that law enforcement had sufficient probable cause to seize and thereafter search the vehicle Appellee was operating.

This case began when the victim, Susana Rondon, was attempting to enter the apartment complex where she lived. Ron-don drove up behind a red Jeep Cherokee vehicle that was stopped at the entrance gate. Rondon honked her horn, opened the gate, and thereafter both vehicles entered the apartment complex. Rondon then parked her car and, at this…