March 26, 2014
T.S., a juvenile, vs. State
Case Number(s):
SC13-1223
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Summary:

T.S., a juvenile, was arrested and charged with possession of a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon by a minor. The arresting officer stopped T.S. based on a report by a nearby unidentified man who said he had been threatened with a gun. The officer did not know who the man was and did not obtain his name or contact information. T.S. argued his arrest violated the Fourth mendment protection against unreasonable seizures because the officer stopped him based solely upon a physical description provided by the unidentified man. The trial court agreed and said the evidence could not be used. The State appealed and the Third District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that the evidence was admissible.