Pierce v. State

Evans, Judge.

Defendants were charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.

Officers investigating an automobile wreck first arrested defendants for driving under the influence of intoxicants and public drunkenness. A search of defendant Pierce disclosed the hidden straight razor. In making an inventory of the automobile, after its impoundment, the marijuana was found in the trunk of the car. Defendants moved to suppress this evidence. The motion was denied and defendants appeal. Held:

1. The weapon (a straight razor) was found in "patting down” the defendant Pierce after…