Alexander v. State

Frank Holt, Justice,

a jury found appellant guilty of possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) and assessed his punishment at one year in the penitentiary and a $750 fine. Before trial, appellant filed a motion to suppress the evidence which was seized as a result of a car search. Appellant contends the search was conducted without probable cause and, therefore, the court erred in overruling his motion.

The relevant facts are that the owner of a local drive-in restaurant complained to a policeman that drinking and littering on his parking lot were causing a continous problem and asked…