P. v. Krohn
Defendant challenges his conviction for possession for sale of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. He contends the court wrongly denied his motion to suppress the evidence related to the drugs because the police acquired the evidence as the result of an illegal detention. Court agree. The officer detained defendant because he suspected defendant was illegally drinking alcohol in a public place, but the suspicion was unreasonable. Defendant was detained inside his gated apartment complex, which was not readily accessible to the public. Thus, the officer lacked reasonable suspicion defendant was drinking alcohol in a public place. Court reverse and remand with directions for the court to grant defendants motion.
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