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2026Applicable Law OVI Traffic Stops {¶ 17} " '[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.' " State v. Batchili, 2007- Ohio-2204, ¶ 12, quoting State v. Keathley, 55 Ohio App.3d 130, 131 (2d Dist. 1988).

2025Expansion of the traffic stop {¶18} “‘[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.’” State v. Batchili, 2007- Ohio-2204, ¶ 12, quoting State v. Keathley, 55 Ohio App.3d 130, 131 (2d Dist. 1988).

2023However, “[a] seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation * * * ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 , 135 S.Ct. 1609 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 (2005). “[A]fter the reasonable period of time for issuing the traffic citation has passed, an officer must have a reasonable articulable suspicion of illegal activity to continue the detention.” State v.

2023However, “[a] seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation * * * ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 , 135 S.Ct. 1609 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 (2005). “[A]fter the reasonable period of time for issuing the traffic citation has passed, an officer must have a reasonable articulable suspicion of illegal activity to continue the detention.” State v.

2026(Additional citations omitted.) “But, absent additional reasonable suspicion of drug activity, ‘a police stop exceeding the time needed to handle the matter for which the stop was made violates the Constitution’s shield against unreasonable seizures.’” Patterson at id., quoting Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 250 (2015). “‘In determining the reasonableness of a detention, the court must look at the totality of the 9. circumstances.’” Patterson at id., quoting State v. Harper, 2022-Ohio-4357 , ¶ 34 (4th Dist.), quoting State v. Matteucci, 2003-Ohio-702 , ¶ 30 (11th Dist.). {¶ 26} “A s

2026“Generally, a police officer’s decision to stop an automobile will comport with this requirement if the officer has a ‘reasonable suspicion’ of criminal activity.” Id. {¶ 13} A “seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] 6 mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 (2005).

2025The scope and duration of a routine traffic stop "must be carefully tailored to its underlying justification . . .and last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop." State v. Latona, 2011- Ohio-1253 ¶¶ 20-21 (5th Dist.) quoting Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 (1983); see also, State v. Gonyou, 108 Ohio App.3d 369, 372 (6th Dist.1995).

2024The scope and duration of a routine traffic stop "must be carefully tailored to its underlying justification * * * and last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop." State v. Latona, 2011- Ohio-1253, ¶¶ 20-21 (5th Dist.) quoting Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 (1983); see also, State v. Gonyou, 108 Ohio App.3d 369, 372 (6th Dist.1995).

2026(Additional citations omitted.) “But, absent additional reasonable suspicion of drug activity, ‘a police stop exceeding the time needed to handle the matter for which the stop was made violates the Constitution’s shield against unreasonable seizures.’” Patterson at id., quoting Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 250 (2015). “‘In determining the reasonableness of a detention, the court must look at the totality of the 9. circumstances.’” Patterson at id., quoting State v. Harper, 2022-Ohio-4357 , ¶ 34 (4th Dist.), quoting State v. Matteucci, 2003-Ohio-702 , ¶ 30 (11th Dist.). {¶ 26} “A s

2026“Generally, a police officer’s decision to stop an automobile will comport with this requirement if the officer has a ‘reasonable suspicion’ of criminal activity.” Id. {¶ 13} A “seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] 6 mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 (2005).

2019United States v. Reed, 141 F.3d 644 (6th Cir.1998), (quoting United States v. Berry, 90 F.3d 148, 153 (6th Cir.1996), cert. denied 519 U.S. 999 (1996)); accord, United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 273 (6th Cir.1999); United States v. Diaz, 25 F.3d 392, 394 (6th Cir.1994); State v. French, 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 (12th Dist.1995), abrogated on different grounds, City of Dayton v. Erickson, 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 (1996). {¶14} The Ohio Supreme Court has held, “[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period suffici

2013United States v. Reed, 141 F.3d 644 (6th Cir. 1998) (quoting United States v. Berry, 90 F.3d 148, 153 (6th Cir. 1996), cert. denied 519 U.S. 999 (1996)); accord, United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 273 (6th Cir. 1999); United States v. Diaz, 25 F.3d Ashland County, Case No. 12-COA-031&12-COA-032 12 392, 394(6th Cir. 1994); State v. French, 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 (12th Dist. 1995), abrogated on different grounds, City of Dayton v. Erickson, 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 (1996). {¶33} The Ohio Supreme Court has held, “[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an off

2023“When detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or warning.” State v. Batchili, 113 Ohio St.3d 403 , 2007-Ohio-2204 , 865 N.E.2d 1282 .

2023“When detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or warning.” State v. Batchili, 113 Ohio St.3d 403 , 2007-Ohio-2204 , 865 N.E.2d 1282 .

2024However, “the officer must ‘carefully tailor’ the scope of the stop ‘to its underlying justification,’ and the stop must ‘last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop.’” State v. Marcinko, 4th Dist. Washington No. 06CA51, 2007-Ohio-1166, ¶ 26 , quoting Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983). {¶29} A traffic stop becomes “‘unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez, 575 U.S. at 350 , 135 S.Ct. 1609 , quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U

2024However, “the officer must ‘carefully tailor’ the scope of the stop ‘to its underlying justification,’ and the stop must ‘last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop.’” State v. Marcinko, 4th Dist. Washington No. 06CA51, 2007-Ohio-1166, ¶ 26 , quoting Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983). {¶29} A traffic stop becomes “‘unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez, 575 U.S. at 350 , 135 S.Ct. 1609 , quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U

2019A seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez at 1612 , citing Caballes, 543 U.S. at 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 . {¶ 20} Recently, in State v. Hall, 2017-Ohio-2682 , 90 N.E.3d 276 (2d Dist.), we addressed whether the trial court had erred in suppressing drug-related evidence found through a canine sniff during a traffic stop.

2019A seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez at 1612 , citing Caballes, 543 U.S. at 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 . {¶ 20} Recently, in State v. Hall, 2017-Ohio-2682 , 90 N.E.3d 276 (2d Dist.), we addressed whether the trial court had erred in suppressing drug-related evidence found through a canine sniff during a traffic stop.

2019United States v. Reed, 141 F.3d 644 (6th Cir.1998), (quoting United States v. Berry, 90 F.3d 148, 153 (6th Cir.1996), cert. denied 519 U.S. 999 (1996)); accord, United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 273 (6th Cir.1999); United States v. Diaz, 25 F.3d 392, 394 (6th Cir.1994); State v. French, 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 (12th Dist.1995), abrogated on different grounds, City of Dayton v. Erickson, 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 (1996). {¶14} The Ohio Supreme Court has held, “[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period suffici

2013United States v. Reed, 141 F.3d 644 (6th Cir. 1998) (quoting United States v. Berry, 90 F.3d 148, 153 (6th Cir. 1996), cert. denied 519 U.S. 999 (1996)); accord, United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 273 (6th Cir. 1999); United States v. Diaz, 25 F.3d Ashland County, Case No. 12-COA-031&12-COA-032 12 392, 394(6th Cir. 1994); State v. French, 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 (12th Dist. 1995), abrogated on different grounds, City of Dayton v. Erickson, 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 (1996). {¶33} The Ohio Supreme Court has held, “[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an off

2019United States v. Reed, 141 F.3d 644 (6th Cir.1998), (quoting United States v. Berry, 90 F.3d 148, 153 (6th Cir.1996), cert. denied 519 U.S. 999 (1996)); accord, United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 273 (6th Cir.1999); United States v. Diaz, 25 F.3d 392, 394 (6th Cir.1994); State v. French, 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 (12th Dist.1995), abrogated on different grounds, City of Dayton v. Erickson, 76 Ohio St.3d 3 , 665 N.E.2d 1091 (1996). {¶14} The Ohio Supreme Court has held, “[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period suffici

2009United States v. Reed (C.A.6, 1998), 141 F.3d 644 , quoting United States v. Berry (C.A.6, 1996), 90 F.3d 148, 153 ; accord United States v. Hill (C.A.6, 1999), 195 F.3d 258, 273 ; United States v. Diaz (C.A.6, 1994), 25 F.3d 392, 394 ; State v. French (1995), 104 Ohio App.3d 740 , 663 N.E.2d 367 . {¶ 11} “ ‘[W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.’ ” State v. Batchili, 113 Ohio St.3d 403 , 865 N.E.2d 1282 , 2007-Ohio-2204 , at ¶ 12, quoting State v. Keathley (1988), 55 Ohio App.3d 130, 131

2021See State v. Dunlap, 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 314 , 1995–Ohio–243, 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Fanning, 1 Ohio St.3d 19, 20 , 437 N.E.2d 583 (1982). {¶27} Appellant argues that the Trooper unreasonably prolonged the traffic stop in order to allow a drug-detecting dog to sniff her vehicle and, in doing so, violated her rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 10 and Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution. {¶28} “’ [W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a

2021See State v. Dunlap, 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 314 , 1995–Ohio–243, 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Fanning, 1 Ohio St.3d 19, 20 , 437 N.E.2d 583 (1982). {¶27} Appellant argues that the Trooper unreasonably prolonged the traffic stop in order to allow a drug-detecting dog to sniff her vehicle and, in doing so, violated her rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 10 and Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution. {¶28} “’ [W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a

2021Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979). {¶ 31} When a motorist is lawfully detained for a traffic violation, a police officer may delay the motorist for a period of time to issue a ticket or a warning.

2021Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979). {¶ 31} When a motorist is lawfully detained for a traffic violation, a police officer may delay the motorist for a period of time to issue a ticket or a warning.

2026“Generally, a police officer’s decision to stop an automobile will comport with this requirement if the officer has a ‘reasonable suspicion’ of criminal activity.” Id. {¶ 13} A “seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] 6 mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 (2005).

2019“A seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation * * * ‘become[s] -9- unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Id., quoting Rodriguez v. United States, ___ U.S. ___, 135 S.Ct. 1609, 1612 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015), quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 (2005).

2012See Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 659 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979). “‘In determining if an officer completed these tasks within a reasonable length of time, the court must evaluate the duration of the stop in light of the totality of the circumstances and consider whether the officer diligently conducted the investigation.’” State v. Batchili, 113 Ohio St.3d 403 , 2007-Ohio-2204 , 865 N.E.2d 1282, ¶ 12 , quoting State v. Carlso, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598-99 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist. 1995). {¶23} In addition, a lawfully detained vehicle may be subjected to a canine sniff of the

2007CA2006-02-002 and CA2006-02-003, 2006-Ohio-5656 , State v. Keathley and State v. Bolder ), as well as its own in State v. Carlson (1995), 102 Ohio App.3d 585 , the court *Page 13 laid the foundation for its holding in Batchili on certain tenets, the first being that "`[w]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or warning.' " Batchili at ¶ 12.

2021See State v. Dunlap, 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 314 , 1995–Ohio–243, 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Fanning, 1 Ohio St.3d 19, 20 , 437 N.E.2d 583 (1982). {¶27} Appellant argues that the Trooper unreasonably prolonged the traffic stop in order to allow a drug-detecting dog to sniff her vehicle and, in doing so, violated her rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 10 and Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution. {¶28} “’ [W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a

2021See State v. Dunlap, 73 Ohio St.3d 308, 314 , 1995–Ohio–243, 652 N.E.2d 988 ; State v. Fanning, 1 Ohio St.3d 19, 20 , 437 N.E.2d 583 (1982). {¶27} Appellant argues that the Trooper unreasonably prolonged the traffic stop in order to allow a drug-detecting dog to sniff her vehicle and, in doing so, violated her rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 10 and Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution. {¶28} “’ [W]hen detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay a motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a

2017"Once the officer has initiated the stop, he or she may detain the vehicle no longer than is necessary to carry out the purpose of the stop which typically amounts to 'a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.' " Young at ¶ 21, quoting State v. Kelly , 188 Ohio App.3d 842 , 2010-Ohio-3560 , 937 N.E.2d 149 , ¶ 25 (12th Dist.). {¶ 19} R.C. 4503.21(A) provides, in relevant part, that "[n]o person who is the owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall fail to display in plain view on the front and rear of the motor vehicle the distinctive number and registration mark, including any c

2017"Once the officer has initiated the stop, he or she may detain the vehicle no longer than is necessary to carry out the purpose of the stop which typically amounts to 'a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.' " Young at ¶ 21, quoting State v. Kelly , 188 Ohio App.3d 842 , 2010-Ohio-3560 , 937 N.E.2d 149 , ¶ 25 (12th Dist.). {¶ 19} R.C. 4503.21(A) provides, in relevant part, that "[n]o person who is the owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall fail to display in plain view on the front and rear of the motor vehicle the distinctive number and registration mark, including any c

2015“However, the duration of the stop ‘is limited to “effectuate the purpose for which the initial stop was made.’”” Cahill at ¶ 21, quoting Smith at 285 , quoting State v. Venham, 96 Ohio App.3d 649, 655 (4th Dist.1994), citing United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 , 95 S.Ct. 2574 -8- Case No. 10-15-05 (1975), State v. Chatton, 11 Ohio St.3d 59, 63 (1984), and State v. Bevan, 80 Ohio App.3d 126, 129 (11th Dist.1992). “‘Thus, when detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.’” Id., quoting Smit

2015“However, the duration of the stop ‘is limited to “effectuate the purpose for which the initial stop was made.’”” Cahill at ¶ 21, quoting Smith at 285 , quoting State v. Venham, 96 Ohio App.3d 649, 655 (4th Dist.1994), citing United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 , 95 S.Ct. 2574 -8- Case No. 10-15-05 (1975), State v. Chatton, 11 Ohio St.3d 59, 63 (1984), and State v. Bevan, 80 Ohio App.3d 126, 129 (11th Dist.1992). “‘Thus, when detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.’” Id., quoting Smit

2015“However, the duration of the stop ‘is limited to “effectuate the purpose for which the initial stop was made.’”” Cahill at ¶ 21, quoting Smith at 285 , quoting State v. Venham, 96 Ohio App.3d 649, 655 (4th Dist.1994), citing United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 , 95 S.Ct. 2574 -8- Case No. 10-15-05 (1975), State v. Chatton, 11 Ohio St.3d 59, 63 (1984), and State v. Bevan, 80 Ohio App.3d 126, 129 (11th Dist.1992). “‘Thus, when detaining a motorist for a traffic violation, an officer may delay the motorist for a time period sufficient to issue a ticket or a warning.’” Id., quoting Smit

2013His first assigned error is as follows: “THE TRIAL COURT ERRED TO THE PREJUDICE OF APPELLANT IN DENYING HIS MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE.” {¶ 18} According to Greene, “Where, during a traffic stop, an officer detains an individual for an unreasonable period of time, beyond that needed to issue a ticket or warning, evidence discovered during a subsequent automobile search must be suppressed as fruit of the unlawful detention.” {¶ 19} As this Court has noted In deciding a motion to suppress, “the trial court assumes the role of trier of facts and is in the best position to resolve questions of fa

2026Id. at ¶ 17-19; see also State v. Vega, 2018-Ohio-4002, ¶ 17 (“When an officer has reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, however, nothing in Rodriguez limits his ability to prolong the stop for a reasonable time in order to conduct an investigation.”). {¶104} Nonetheless, a court need not reach the question of reasonable suspicion for further investigatory detention until answering the initial question of whether the use of the dog prolonged the stop beyond the time reasonably required to complete the “mission” of the stop, which includes not just writing the citation but determining whet