Cuva v. State

THOMPSON, Judge.

John Cuva appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of hashish.1 Cuva was initially charged with possession of hashish in count I and possession of cannabis 2 in count II. The state nolle prosed count II and Cuva entered a plea of nolo contendere to count I reserving his right to appeal the denial of his motion to suppress evidence. We reverse.

Cuva argues that contraband seized from his vehicle should have been suppressed because he was illegally detained and because the warrantless search of his vehicle was not based upon probable cause or exigent circumstances. The…