State v. Abbott

Pierron, J.:

Michael Abbott appeals his conviction after a bench trial on stipulated facts to one count of possession of mefhamphetamine with intent to sell and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Abbott argues that officers conducted an illegal search, insufficient evidence existed linking him to the drug paraphernalia found in the van, and the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction to consider this appeal.

The parties stipulated to the facts below. The question is whether the facts rise to a violation of protections afforded under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution…