Hector Gurrola, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas held that Deputy Butler lacked reasonable suspicion to detain Hector Gurrola, rendering the subsequent pat‑down and discovery of a handgun and cocaine unlawful and subject to suppression. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals' judgment and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this ruling. Justice Clinton concurred in the result, while Judge McCormick dissented, arguing that the totality of the circumstances justified the stop.