02-0927-CR State v. Welch

By: dmc-admin//September 3, 2002//

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James Welch appeals the judgment of conviction for possession of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), contending that the circuit court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence found in his car as the result of a canine alert. The circuit court concluded that the initial detention was lawful because there was reasonable suspicion; the use of the dog was not a search within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment, and therefore did not need to be supported by probable cause; and the use of the dog did not extend the detention.

We agree with the circuit court and therefore affirm.

This opinion will not be published.

Dist IV, Sauk County, George, J., Vergeront, P.J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Charles W. Giesen, Madison

For Respondent: Kevin R. Calkins, Baraboo; Patricia A. Barrett, Baraboo

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