LA5: Description of robber in a particular cab matched defendant, so reasonable cause for stop

In defendant’s 1996 appeal from his conviction, the issue of reasonable cause of a stop of the cab defendant was riding in was decided against him. Still, the evidence of reasonable suspicion was strong. Police had a description of a robber in a White Fleet taxicab with a mustache and a red cap, and they saw him and pulled him over. That was reasonable cause. State v. Seals, 83 So. 3d 285 (La. App. 5th Cir. 2011).*

Defendant consented to a search of his car. A search warrant was obtained for defendant’s address based on his statement to the police where he lived. The search warrant wasn’t challenged. State v. Robinson, 87 So. 3d 881 (La. App. 5th Cir. 2011).*