State Of Washington v. Steven Paul Sandoz

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, No. 69913-0-1 CZ> Respondent, DIVISION ONE v. ro STEVEN SANDOZ, UNPUBLISHED OPINION o>r'-<\ Appellant. FILED: April 21. 2014 V> =5S Spearman, C.J. — Steven Sandoz was charged with a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, possession of cocaine. Prior to trial he moved to suppress evidence of his incriminating statements and the cocaine found in his possession during a search incident to his arrest. He argued that his initial detention was unlawful because the arresting officer lacked the reasonable and…