State v. Klinger

In his direct appeal and personal restraint petition, Bruce G. Klinger challenges his conviction for felony possession of marijuana. We hold that Klinger’s counsel was ineffective for not bringing a motion to suppress evidence found in the storage shed behind Klinger’s cabin. We reverse the conviction.

On November 12, 1997, Skamania County sheriffs deputies went to Klinger’s home to serve a district court warrant. When the deputies arrived at Klinger’s cabin, they observed a truck in the driveway and smoke coming from the chimney, so they knocked on the door. When no one answered, Deputy Brett…