Case of the month, February 2007

The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted.

This month's case is State v. Robert E. Post, 05AP2778.

This case examines the legality of a traffic stop, and whether there was reasonable suspicion to investigate when an officer observed a vehicle weaving within its own lane.

The Circuit Court denied the defense motion to suppress evidence and the Court of Appeals reversed.