State v. Blakely

Bobby H. Blakely appeals from his conviction in a bench trial for possession of methamphetamine in violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-416(3) (Cum. Supp. 1986). Blakely argues that the district court committed reversible error in not suppressing certain physical evidence, including the contraband methamphetamine, which, over Blakely’s objection at trial, was received into evidence.

Blakely moved for suppression of physical evidence, claiming that the officers did not have probable cause to arrest Blakely without a warrant, and, therefore, any evidence obtained from Blakely was the result of an…