June 8, 1999
Stanley Shadler v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
93784
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Summary:

Shadler had been ordered to attend an alcohol treatment course. On April 24, 1997, he received a notice that his drivers license would be revoked if he did not complete the course by May 14, 1997. Shadler completed the course and his license was reinstated on May 13, 1997. Due to a computer glitch at the Division of Drivers' Licenses, however, his license was listed as suspended. Later, Shadler was stopped and searched by a Putnam County deputy because of the erroneous report. The deputy found cocaine in Shadler's wallet. At trial, the judge suppressed the evidence on grounds it was unlawfully obtained because of the computer glitch. The Fifth District disagreed and reversed.