North Dakota v. Hollis
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Alexander Hollis appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence. Police were called to the scene of a “loud verbal dispute.” Upon observation of Hollis, police believed he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Ultimately, Hollis was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and preventing arrest. Hollis argued on appeal the evidence should have been suppressed because he was subject to an illegal pat-down search, and he was illegally seized when he was taken to the county detention center for detoxification. Finding no reversible error, the North Dakota Supreme Court affirmed.
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