State v. Courtright

WHICHARD, Judge.

Defendant first challenges the validity of the search of an automobile, from which the narcotics were seized which led to his conviction. Police officers had applied for a warrant to search a “one story single family dwelling . . . located at 5035 Furman PI., Charlotte, ... [a] 1979 Ford color tan/blue, [NC] 80 Tag LHJ960,” and any occupants of the premises. The items sought were cocaine and quaaludes.

Pursuant to the warrant, officers searched the designated residence and the 1979 Ford, which was parked in the driveway; but they found no contraband. They then proceeded to…