Methamphetamine Trafficking — Illegal Traffic Stop

Key Details

Case Description

Four individuals were arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop by a Georgia State Patrol trooper. The trooper stopped a vehicle for an alleged traffic violation, and during the stop, claimed to detect signs of criminal activity that led to a search. The search allegedly revealed substantial quantities of methamphetamine and two handguns. All four defendants were initially charged with serious drug trafficking offenses carrying mandatory minimum sentences.

Legal Strategy

We filed motions challenging the legality of the traffic stop and subsequent search. Our strategy focused on demonstrating that the stop violated the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. We argued that the trooper lacked reasonable suspicion to justify the stop and that the search exceeded constitutional boundaries.

Challenges

The case involved multiple defendants, substantial quantities of drugs, and weapons, all of which made the prosecution's case appear strong initially. We had to overcome the physical evidence and convince the court that constitutional violations required suppression of all evidence, regardless of what was found.