State v. Parker

OPINION

FONES, Chief Justice.

Respondent, Willie Parker, hereinafter referred to as “defendant” was convicted, after a jury trial, for possession of marijuana. Punishment was set at eleven months and twenty-nine days in jail and a fine of $250.00. The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the judgment and remanded for a new trial. The State petitioned for certio-rari, alleging that the Court of Criminal Appeals erred in ruling that the evidence obtained by the search of defendant’s car was inadmissible. We granted certiorari and have heard oral argument.

The facts surrounding the search were…