Legal Opinion
State v. Chatmon
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 28, 1973No. 1130-2; 1131-2PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPearson, C.J.
— The state seeks writs of certiorari to review orders of the trial court suppressing evidence in two related criminal proceedings which have been consolidated for hearing.
In both cases the defendants were charged with the crime of possession of a controlled substance, in violation of RCW 69.50.401(c). Both defendants were passengers in an automobile which was stopped by officers of the Bremerton police. A search of the vehicle and one of its passengers disclosed a quantity of marijuana.
The trial court granted motions to suppress the evidence gained in the search on the ground that it was…
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