D.T., a Child v. State of Florida

Appellant D.T., a child, appeals the denial of his motion to suppress before being adjudicated delinquent for possession of cocaine. The trial court found that the arresting officers had reasonable suspicion to support an investigatory stop of Appellant, which resulted in the discovery that he was in possession of cocaine. As set forth below, we affirm.

Background

Appellant was observed meeting with a known prostitute and drug user by two Palm Beach County Sheriffs officers. The officers saw the two proceed together into the area of three abandoned homes. The officers then saw Appellant walking…