State v. Covington

OPINION

BILLINGS, Judge:

Defendant Stacey A. Covington appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence used to convict him of drug-related offenses. Having determined that “[t]he facts and legal arguments are adequately presented in the briefs and record and the decisional process would not be significantly aided by oral argument,” Utah R.App.P. 29(a)(3), we affirm.

FACTS

On February 22, 1994, Rachel Anderson was arrested by officers of the Pleasant Grove Police Department. At the time of her arrest, officers discovered methamphetamine concealed in her clothing. Anderson…