Facts

Question 1

Where did the police find Petithomme?

Answer 1

Gina Petithomme, a young African-American female was sitting inside her parked vehicle within the curtilage of her home (i.e. on private property and not on a street or highway, emphasis added). [R.58, p.2, ¶ 11].

Question 2

Did the police officer observe the vehicle in operation?

Answer 2

1. The car had not been driven on Florida streets or highways for approximately two hours.
2. They approached her and she was in a parked position

Question 3

What did Officers actually observe?

Answer 3

1. The Officers drove by Petithomme’s home the first time and allegedly saw the brake lights.
2. The second time the Officers drove by Petithomme’s residence, they allegedly saw an obstructed tag.
3. Each time Petithomme’s vehicle was in a parked position within private property