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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).

2025Traffic Stops {¶ 25} " '[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 warning.' " State v. Elliot, 2019- Ohio-4411 (5 th Dist.) ¶ 21 quoting State v. Batchili, 2007-Ohio-2204 , ¶ 12 quoting State v. Keathley, 55 Ohio App.3d 130, 131 (2nd 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“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).

2026A seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to PAGE 12 OF 42 Case No. 2024-P-0074 complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Id. at 350–51, quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 . {¶36} The Supreme Court of Ohio recognized in State v. Batchili, 2007-Ohio- 2204: The facts of this case are almost directly aligned with those of the Twelfth District Court of Appeals case State v. Howard, Preble App. Nos.

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).

2026A seizure justified only by a police-observed traffic violation, therefore, ‘become[s] unlawful if it is prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to PAGE 12 OF 42 Case No. 2024-P-0074 complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” Id. at 350–51, quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 . {¶36} The Supreme Court of Ohio recognized in State v. Batchili, 2007-Ohio- 2204: The facts of this case are almost directly aligned with those of the Twelfth District Court of Appeals case State v. Howard, Preble App. Nos.

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, Licking County, Case No. 19-CA-5 6 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

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 .

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, Licking County, Case No. 19-CA-5 6 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

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

2024Washington 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.S. 405, 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 (2005).

2024Washington 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.S. 405, 407 , 125 S.Ct. 834 , 160 L.Ed.2d 842 (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, Licking County, Case No. 19-CA-5 6 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

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

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).

2024June 28, 1995). {¶47} “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.’ ” State v. Jones, 2022-Ohio-561, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.), quoting Rodriguez, 575 U.S. at 350 , quoting Illinois v. Caballes, 543 U.S. 405, 407 (2005).

2023Thus, the crucial inquiry is not whether a seizure occurred but rather whether the traffic stop was “ ‘prolonged beyond the time reasonably required to complete th[e] mission’ of issuing a ticket for the violation.” State v. Jones, 2022-Ohio-561 , 185 N.E.3d 131, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.), quoting Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348, 350 , 135 S.Ct. 1609 , 191 L.Ed.2d 492 (2015). {¶12} Generally, during a traffic stop, “a request for identification from a passenger, followed by a computer check of that information, does not constitute an unreasonable search and seizure, so long as the traffic stop

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

2024Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003-Ohio-4909 , ¶ 36. “ ‘ “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.” ’ ” Id., quoting Aguirre at ¶ 36, quoting State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). {¶55} “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’

2024Gallia No. 03CA5, 2003-Ohio-4909 , ¶ 36. “ ‘ “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.” ’ ” Id., quoting Aguirre at ¶ 36, quoting State v. Carlson, 102 Ohio App.3d 585, 598 , 657 N.E.2d 591 (9th Dist.1995). {¶55} “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’

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).

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.

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