FRANK, Judge.
The State of Florida has appealed from an order suppressing evidence of contraband and statements obtained from Jerome DeCosey after an event that the trial court concluded was an illegal stop. Because the questioning of DeCosey occurred during a police encounter, rather than a full-fledged stop, his statements and the cocaine were admissible even though no Miranda warnings had been given. Accordingly, we reverse.
Deputy Gary James of the Polk...
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