Criminal Defense Decisions - Motor Vehicle Stop
Attorney Powers was successful in a motion to suppress, arguing that the police officer who made the automobile stop could not have made the claimed observations
Attorney Powers was successful in a motion to suppress, arguing that the police officer who made the automobile stop could not have made the claimed observations. After an evidentiary hearing, the motion judge agreed, specifically finding that the officer’s testimony about his observations was not credible. The court then suppress the stop and all evidence as to contraband found in the car. Accordingly the Commonwealth dismissed the case.Attorney Powers was successful in a motion to suppress, arguing that the police officer who made the automobile stop could not have made the claimed observations