People v. Feltch

This interlocutory appeal questions the arrest of Lester Paul Feltch and his subsequent search, together with the seizure of certain marijuana debris and a coat which he was wearing. A motion to suppress was duly made in the District Court. Following a hearing, the arrest was upheld, and the search and seizure were held to be incident to a lawful arrest. Under the provisions of C.A.R. 4.1, the defendant appeals.

The only issue here is whether the officers had probable cause to arrest the defendant. The facts which we are asked to consider as providing probable cause for the arrest come from a…