State v. Barajas

Green, A.C.J.

Salvador Barajas appeals his convictions for possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. He contends the court erred in denying his motion to suppress. We agree and reverse.

On January 20, 1988, Washington State Trooper David Standish reported to the scene of a 1-car accident on Interstate 90 near Ellensburg. Mr. Barajas had lost control of his vehicle on the snow covered road and slid into the median. Although Mr. Barajas had a Washington I.D. card, he did not have a driver's license. Trooper Standish arrested him for driving…