Supreme Court of New Jersey

State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Theodore Dickey, Defendant-Appellant

March 4, 1998152 N.J. 468

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the two‑hour investigative detention of the motorists after a lawful traffic stop was unreasonably long and overly intrusive, violating the Fourth Amendment; consequently, the cocaine discovered in the trunk was suppressed and the appellate court's decision was reversed and remanded.