Supreme Court of Florida· 5/15/2003

State v. Diaz

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850 So. 2d 435
2003 WL 21087992

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reiterating that once the purpose of the stop has been “clearly and unarguably satisfied” continued detention would be improper
finding no justification for continuing restraint of motorist and obtaining information from him after no question remained concerning the car’s temporary license plate
reversing conviction for driving with a suspended license where officer detained defendant and requested his license after the officer dispelled his suspicion that the defendant’s' vehicle’s tags were expired
“The real test is one of reasonableness, which involves balancing the interests of the State with those of the motorist.”
“The real test is one of reasonableness, which involves balancing the interests of the State with those of the motorist.”
where the vehicle was stopped because the officer could not read its temporary tag, but, on approaching the vehicle, the officer could see the tag was valid

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Judges: Lewis

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