NH Drug Possession Charge Dismissed

Defense wins Motion to Suppress. Client is passenger in truck stopped by police for failure to display license plate. During routine stop driver points out to officer temporary plate taped to inside of tinted rear window. Officer detects odor of marijuana coming from truck. Officer runs warrant and license check on driver and passenger then returns to truck. Officer asks driver to step from truck to show him that temporary plate not visible from rear of truck through tinted window. During this discussion outside truck officer observes passenger make an “unusual” movement while still seated in truck. Officer asks passenger to step from vehicle for search and sees marijuana pipe in client’s open pocket. Client arrested and charged with possession of drugs. Driver subsequently arrested for DWI Drugs. Court agrees with defense that police illegally prolonged and extended scope of routine motor vehicle stop.

29 years of Proven Results.

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