People v. Roa 

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Search and Seizure
Citation
Case Number: 
No. 3-05-0420
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
District: 
3d Dist.
Division/County: 
Henry Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
WRIGHT
No unreasonable search and seizure occurred, as Mendenhall factors were not present; only one officer was present when questioning of consent to search vehicle occurred; officer did not display his weapon in threatening way; officer did not touch Defendant; and officer did not use forceful language or intimidating tone when talking with Defendant and asking permission to search. Officer did not unduly prolong encounter, as he posed three short yes or no questions immediately after issuing speeding citation. Trial court properly denied motion to suppress cocaine found in hidden compartment of vehicle after 20-minute search using fiberoptic scope.