Legal Opinion
State v. Neeley
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 20, 2002No. 20109-1-IIIPublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, C.J.
— After a failed suppression hearing challenging her arrest for possessing drug paraphernalia, which led to the discovery of cocaine, Phyla Jo Neeley was found guilty of possessing cocaine at a stipulated facts trial. We clarify the standard of review and affirm because probable cause existed to arrest.
*103FACTS
Spokane Police Department Officers Erickson and Kendall were on patrol when at around 2:00 a.m. they encountered Ms. Neeley’s vehicle near the downtown intersection of First and Cowley, an area known for high rates of prostitution and drug activity. All the area businesses were closed. No…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- State v. HillWashington Supreme Court · 1994
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- State v. YoungWashington Supreme Court · 1994
- State v. KennedyWashington Supreme Court · 1986
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3Cited by30 opinions
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