DANAHY, Judge.
The state appeals an order granting the appellee's motion to suppress. The trial court found that the officer did not have a reasonable objective fear for his safety, and held, therefore, that the pat-down search of appellee's outer garments, resulting in the discovery of a loaded and concealed handgun, was illegal. We reverse.
On October 28, 1989, at approximately 1:14 a.m., Officer Dempsey saw appellant, driving a vehicle with no visible license...
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