Miller v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

The conviction is for possession of marihuana. Punishment was assessed at six days in jail and a fine of $100.

Appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence which alleged that the marihuana was obtained as a result of an illegal search.

Appellant was stopped by police for running a red light. Officer Jimmy W. Adams testified that when he stopped and approached the car, appellant was under arrest for running a red light. He asked appellant, who was standing by the vehicle, for his driver’s license. Adams could smell the odor of…