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State v. Greene
2013 Ohio 4516
Ohio Ct. App.
2013
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Background

  • Greene was stopped for a traffic violation: no front license plate and abrupt lane change without signaling.
  • Greene was the sole occupant; officer observed nervous behavior during the stop.
  • K-9 unit was requested; during the stop, officers performed pawing/searches including a pat-down and sock search, yielding a key.
  • Glove box contained a pistol; the glove box was locked; officers proceeded to search under the automobile exception after the canine alert.
  • Greene was advised of rights later; statements at the scene and at jail were challenged; suppression motion was heard and a suppression ruling issued.
  • Trial court ultimately denied suppression on key aspects, but remanded for proper community-service notice regarding court costs; otherwise affirmed.

Issues

Issue Plaintiff's Argument Defendant's Argument Held
Was the suppression proper given detention duration and vehicle search after K-9 alert? Greene Greene Denied; search upheld due to proper duration and K-9 alert.
Was the glove-box search valid after the K-9 alert and the derived key? Greene Greene Upheld; glove box search permissible under automobile exception.
Were Greene's statements at the scene and jail admissible given custodial circumstances? Greene Greene Evidence at the scene suppressed; jail interview properly advised and admitted.
May the court impose court costs with potential community service for failure to pay, and was proper notice given? State Greene Remanded for proper community-service notification; otherwise affirmed.

Key Cases Cited

  • State v. Parson, 2013-Ohio-2763 (2d Dist. Montgomery No. 25399 (2013)) ( Terry stop framework; duration of stop must be diligent)
  • State v. Ramos, 2003-Ohio-6535 (Montgomery App. (2003)) (canine sniff during traffic stop does not extend stop if done promptly)
  • State v. Troutman, 2012-Ohio-407 (2d Dist. Marion No. 9-11-17 (2012)) (wait for canine while delaying ticketing can nullify diligence of investigation)
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Case Details

Case Name: State v. Greene
Court Name: Ohio Court of Appeals
Date Published: Oct 11, 2013
Citation: 2013 Ohio 4516
Docket Number: 25577
Court Abbreviation: Ohio Ct. App.