City of Lake Forest v. Martinez-Galarza

Defendant was arrested and charged by the City of Lake Forest with driving under the influence of alcohol. The trial court granted defendant’s motion to quash his arrest and to suppress evidence on the basis that the traffic stop was unreasonably prolonged and the City appealed. The appellate court reversed and remanded, finding that the officer did not unreasonably prolong the traffic stop by explaining to the defendant the reasoning for the issuance of a warning for an equipment violation. (HUTCHINSON and JORGENSEN, concurring)