State v. Craven

Irwin, Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Thomas E. Craven appeals from his conviction for possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, following a stipulated bench trial. On appeal, Craven alleges that the district court erred in overruling his motion to suppress the cocaine discovered during a pat-down search. Because we conclude that the cocaine was properly discovered pursuant to the “plain feel” doctrine, we affirm.

II. BACKGROUND

The incident which gave rise to this criminal proceeding occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 27,1995. Two Omaha police officers were on patrol when they observed a…