State v. Nichol

Defendant appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance. ORS 475.992(4). He assigns as error the denial of his motion to suppress evidence seized as a result of a warrantless search of his car. We affirm.

Defendant was stopped by Trooper Collins for speeding. It is agreed that the stop was valid. As Collins approached the driver’s window, he smelled marijuana smoke. The car contained defendant and one passenger, Laude. Collins requested and received defendant’s identification. As Collins proceeded with his preliminary investigation, Trooper Robert Routt arrived to assist. At…