Ex Parte State of Alabama. (Re State of Alabama v. Charlie Hill).

Summary

The court held that the officer had reasonable suspicion to make an investigatory stop of Hill's vehicle based on a reliable informant's detailed report, corroborating information from other individuals, and the officer's recognition of the described automobile. The suspicion remained sufficient even though approximately two hours had passed and the vehicle was stopped at a different location, because a stop may investigate suspected involvement in recently completed criminal activity. The court also held that the undisputed facts required de novo review of the reasonable-suspicion determination and reversed and remanded.