State v. Towai

Defendant, who was convicted of possession of methamphetamine, argues on appeal that the trial court erred in denying in part his motion to suppress evidence. As explained below, we agree with defendant that he was entitled to suppression. Accordingly, we reverse and remand.

We are bound by the trial court’s historical findings of fact relating to defendant’s motions to suppress, if supported by evidence in the record. State v. Ehly, 317 Or 66, 75, 854 P2d 421 (1993). We review the trial court’s legal conclusions for errors of law. Id. In light of the fact that the trial court granted in part…