P. v. Valencia
Donald Lee Valencia pled guilty to possession and transportation of heroin found inside his car during a search that took place in the course of a routine traffic stop. He was ordered to serve eight years in prison.[1] Valencia argues on appeal that his motion to suppress evidence found during the search should have been granted because the arresting officer violated Valencias Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by unduly prolonging the detention. Court conclude that (1) Valencias constitutional rights were not violated when the arresting officer took reasonable measures to ascertain why Valencia was unable to provide proof of insurance upon request, and (2) in any event, Valencia consented to the search. Accordingly, the motion for suppression was properly denied.
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