DOUGLAS, J.
The sole issue in this appeal is whether the Trial Court (Johnson, J.) correctly ruled that the police officer had probable cause to seize a partially smoked hand-rolled cigarette during a lawful vehicle stop. We hold that the court erred and therefore reverse.
The defendant was stopped by State Trooper Hunter and Troopertrainee Hamilton for driving an uninspected motor vehicle. After approaching the vehicle, one of the troopers observed...
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