State v. Ewertz

Standridge, J.;

Rhonda K. Ewertz appeals her conviction of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to introduce a controlled substance into the human body, claiming the district court erred in denying her motion to suppress. She argues the search of her car was not permissible as a search incident to arrest and the search of her makeup bag was not permissible under the plain view doctrine.

Facts

The parties stipulated to most of the following facts, with the exception of the testimony from the hearing on the motion to suppress specifically referenced below.…