State v. McCoy

Ott, J. —

October 2, 1965, Sylvester E. McCoy was injured in an automobile accident. He was taken in an unconscious condition to the Lakewood General Hospital by ambulance. At the hospital, while still in a state of unconsciousness, he was undressed by two nurses preparatory to his being examined. When one of his socks was removed, a package, which was later found to contain marajuana, fell to the floor. At the time of this incident, no physician or surgeon was present. The package was given to a state trooper who was investigating the accident. The prosecuting attorney for Pierce County…