Askew v. State

Banke, Presiding Judge.

While appellant Askew was operating a motor vehicle in the company of appellant Langston, he was stopped by police for running a red light. Following a brief period of questioning and investigation, Askew was thereupon arrested for running.the red light, driving without a license, driving without proof of insurance, and operating an improperly equipped motor vehicle. Thereafter, a plastic bag containing several packets of cocaine was observed on the floor of the vehicle in front of the front passenger seat, where Langston had been sitting. Upon seizing this contraband,…