State v. Kircheis

The appellee Robert G. Kircheis was arrested in Granada, Mississippi, on a homicide charge instituted by law enforcement authorities in Dade County, Florida. The arrest took place near but outside a motel where he was staying. His baggage, including a briefcase was removed from the motel to the jail.

After being placed in a cell in the jail, the appellant requested that his briefcase be brought to him, asserting need for a toothbrush and letter material therein. Preliminary to intended compliance with such request, a police officer opened and searched the briefcase. Therein the police found…