State v. Howerton

OPINION

LILE, J.;

T1 Frankie Howerton was charged with one count of Owning or Operating a Chop Shop, 63 O.S.Supp.1998, § 4253A, and five counts of Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property, 21 O.S.1991, § 1713, in the District Court of Delaware County, Case No. CF-98-301. Howerton filed a motion to suppress the evidence alleging, generally, that the search of the premises was in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

2 The Honorable Robert G. Haney, District Judge, ruled that Title 63 O.S.Supp. 1998, § 4209.8 is unconstitutional because its administrative inspection…