State v. Freel

Marquardt, J.:

Patrick S. Freel appeals his convictions for one count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, one count of failure to affix a drug tax stamp, and one count of possession of paraphernalia. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions consistent with this opinion.

Deputy Phillip Higdon received a call from a confidential informant (Cl) who stated that Freel was in possession of one or two “eight balls” of methamphetamine. The Cl told the deputy where Freel’s maroon station wagon was parked.

When Freel pulled out of the parking lot, he failed to…