State v. Cheatham

OPINION

THUMMA, Judge:

¶ 1 Ian Harvey Cheatham appeals his conviction for misdemeanor possession or use of marijuana and resulting probation grant. Cheatham argues the superior court abused its discretion by denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained from a warrantless search of his car. Finding no error, Cheat-ham’s conviction and probation grant are affirmed.

FACTS1 AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 One evening in late May 2013, two police officers were on patrol when they pulled over a car with a dark windshield that appeared to violate Arizona law. One officer approached the driver’s window…