DeLao v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for possession of heroin. Punishment was assessed at seven years’ confinement.

The sole ground of error contends that the trial court committed reversible error in denying appellant’s motion to suppress evidence found at the time of his arrest. The State urges that the evidence is admissible under the “plain view” doctrine.

On January 21, 1975, the appellant was wanted by the San Antonio Police Department for possession and sale of heroin. A San Antonio police officer notified the Austin Police Department that he had a warrant for…