State v. Barr

OPINION

The state has appealed from a district court order granting respondent Barr’s motion to suppress evidence as the product of an illegal search. On June 15, 1982, this court exercised its discretionary powers under NRS 177.015(2) and entertained this appeal. We reverse and remand.

The incident giving rise to this case occurred on September 22, 1981. While cruising in his patrol car, a member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department observed Barr in a public alleyway talking to another individual. The officer was familiar with the vicinity and was aware of previous incidents of drug…