State v. Warner

GREENWOOD, Judge:

Defendant Adren Ray Warner appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance, a third degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-8(2)(a)(i) (1986). We affirm.

FACTS

On October 29, 1988, Warner was a passenger sitting in the front seat of an automobile driven by Vickie Courtney, when Utah Highway Patrolman John Simpson stopped the vehicle for a speeding violation on Interstate 80 in Summit County. Officer Simpson asked Courtney for her driver’s license and registration. While Warner searched the glove box for Courtney’s registration, Officer Simpson…