March 2, 1998
Jeremiah D. Johnson (Petitioner) vs State of Florida (Respondent)
Case Number(s):
91328

Summary:

Johnson was the owner/driver of a car parked in a garage atop the Alba Business Building. The occupents of the car got out. One named Ryan was approached by an officer who asked him to take his hands from his pockets. Ryan emptied his pockets, revealing cannabis. Officers searched Johnson's car, found more drugs, and arrested him. The trial court suppressed the evidence, but the Fifth District reversed.