Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Francheska v. Jaganathan, Appellant v. the State of Texas

September 16, 20152015 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 920

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals held that the trooper had reasonable suspicion to stop the appellant for violating a "Left Lane for Passing Only" sign, reversing the Court of Appeals and affirming the trial court. The majority emphasized that possible defenses do not negate reasonable suspicion. Justice Meyers dissented, arguing the sign’s language is vague and no reasonable suspicion existed, and would have affirmed the Court of Appeals.