after the Stop. Can an Arizona Officer’s misreading of an unambiguous law give rise to reasonable suspicion, thereby making a stop lawful? This was a question for a recent Arizona appellate court to decide. In the case, the court considered whether a sheriff’s deputy had reasonable suspicion to stop a suspect because the officer thought the rear display light on the driver’s vehicle was unlawful.
This article will explore how defense successfully challenged an otherwise unlawful police stop due to the police officer’s mistake of law with the following topics: Overview of the case and ruling; Impact of Appeals Court ruling in Arizona; Questions and answers; 11 rights you have at an unlawful stop; 10 reasons to file a motion to suppress evidence; DUI & Criminal Defense in Phoenix and East Valley AZ
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