Supreme Court of Kansas

State v. Lutz

November 6, 2020474 P.3d 1258

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Brian Lutz's motion to suppress evidence seized after a traffic stop. It held that officers did not measurably prolong the stop by requesting backup, calling a drug-detection dog, or removing the occupants while the traffic citation was still being prepared, and that the subsequent vehicle search was supported by contraband observed in plain view. No separate opinions were issued.