January 8, 2007
Chavis Ziegler v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC06-589

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Summary:

Mr. Zeigler was charged with trafficking in cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a traffic stop. He argued the contraband seized from his car should be suppressed because the deputy who stopped him detained him longer than was legal. The state argued that the deputy had properly stopped Mr. Zeigler because he could not see the temporary tag posted in the rear window of his car and had not detained him longer than was legal. Mr. Zeigler pleaded no contest in exchange for seven years in prison and the right to appeal. The First District Court of Appeal rejected Mr. Zeigler's argument and he filed this appeal.