State v. Homer

Defendant was convicted of criminal activity in drugs by possession of amphetamine. ORS 167.207. He appeals contending that the trial court erred (1) in denying Ms motion to dismiss the indictment and motion to set aside the conviction, and (2) in denying his motion to suppress and supplemental motion to suppress the evidence seized by the police.

Defendant, while driving his car in Coos Bay on December 15, 1974, was halted by police, after he had apparently brought the ear to a momentary halt at a traffic light which was on “green.” In the course of checldng the glove compartment the officer…