State v. Rondeau

AOYAGI, J., *770Defendant was stopped for a traffic violation while bicycling. During the stop, the officer began investigating defendant for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), specifically marijuana. The officer asked defendant a series of questions, which ultimately led to the seizure of methamphetamine and a pipe. Defendant was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, ORS 475.894. Before trial, defendant moved to suppress the evidence on the ground that it was obtained during an unlawful extension of the stop. The state countered that the officer had reasonable…