People v. McLean

In September 2009, a United States Border Patrol agent observed defendant driving on a state highway in the Town of Massena, St. Lawrence County. The agent followed the vehicle and pulled defendant over when he began driving erratically. At the request of a second agent who arrived during the stop, defendant consented to a search of the vehicle that disclosed two bags in the trunk containing a substantial quantity of marihuana. Defendant was arrested and transported to the Massena State Police barracks, where he received Miranda warnings and made incriminating statements.

Defendant was…