Gehnert v. State

MACY, Justice.

Appellant Susan Gehnert appeals from the denial of her motion to suppress evidence which was seized from her automobile.

We affirm.

ISSUES

Gehnert presents these issues for our review:

A. Whether or not there was a valid consent to search the motor vehicle in question:

1. By the possessor-defendant; or

2. By any other person.

B. If a valid consent existed, whether or not the police exceeded the scope of the search.

C. Whether or not there existed exigent circumstances justifying a warrant-less search.

FACTS

At around five o’clock in the morning on August 11,1996, Gehnert, who was employed…