State v. Kelsey

Defendant appeals his conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. He contends that the court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence seized during an airport pre-boarding search of his luggage. He also asserts that the minimum term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to ORS 144.110(1) is unconstitutional. We affirm.

On November 16, 1979, defendant arrived at the security area of the Eugene Airport preparing to board a flight to Los Angeles. He was carrying a garment bag, which was run through the security x-ray machine. Security agent Smith discerned a shape that…