Facts
Cooke was on patrol when he noticed a suspicious camper and car. Cooke called for assistance, and after following for some distance, they pulled the car over but the camper sped off. The camper was pulled over a ½ mile later. Cooke went to assist with the camper, asked Savage if he could search the camper, and after being told no, smelt marijuana and searched anyways. The camper contained bales of marijuana.
Procedural History
The District Court denied the motion to suppress and the Court of Appeals reversed.
Issue(s)
Did the Court of Appeals err in reversing, finding that the length of the detention was unreasonable and a violation of the Fourth Amendment?
Holding(s)
Yes.
Reasoning/Analysis
The Court found that based on the circumstances surrounding the stop of Savage, the detention clearly met the Fourth Amendment’s standard of reasonableness. In assessing whether a detention is too long, we consider it appropriate to examine whether the police diligently pursued a means of investigation that was likely to confirm or dispel their suspicions quickly, during which time it was necessary to detain the defendant.
Judgment/Outcome
The court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals.
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