State v. Potts

Defendant, Richard L. Potts, appeals from the entry of judgment and sentence following conviction of the crime of illegal possession of marijuana. Trial was before the court with the right to a jury being waived.

In his first assignment of error, defendant claims the contraband was discovered as the result of an illegal search and seizure. The pertinent facts are as follows: On the evening of September 30, 1968, Trooper Dorsey of the Washington State Patrol observed the defendant speeding south on Pacific Highway. A chase ensued during which defendant repeatedly crossed the center line of the…