Rodriguez v. State

I would reverse appellant’s conviction on the ground that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence. In addition to the facts recited in the majority’s opinion, it should be observed that Rodriguez advised the officers that he had been in the exclusive possession of the barn, which contained a bed, hot plate and toilet, and that he had the right to exclude all others with the exception of Houck, the owner, who occasionally delivered food to him. The motion to suppress was granted as to Houck, but denied as to Rodriguez on the ground that the latter lacked standing to…