State v. Allen

Arnold-Burger, J.:

A Kansas State Trooper stopped Joseph Shane Allen for driving without a seatbelt. Allen showed several signs of impairment, so tire trooper asked him to exit the vehicle for sobriety tests. When the trooper patted Allen down before testing, however, Allen ran from tire scene. During a search of Allens vehicle, the trooper discovered evidence of drug possession and use, including methamphetamine residue on a scale and inside a pipe. A jury convicted Allen of several offenses, including possession of methamphetamine.

Factual and Procedural Background

Kansas State Trooper James…