State v. Martin

LANSING, Judge.

Jeffery E. Martin appeals from his judgment of conviction for possession of methamphetamine. Martin contends that the district court erred by denying his motions to suppress evidence, to test a syringe for DNA at state expense, and to have the methamphetamine re-tested at public expense. We affirm.

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FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Following a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Martin, a Boise police officer frisked Martin for weapons. A number of unused syringes were found in his pocket. Thereafter, Martin’s vehicle was searched with his consent, and the officer found a small…