State v. Levesque

This is an appeal in a criminal action in which a Superior Court justice sitting without a jury found the defendant guilty of possessing marijuana in violation of G.L. 1956 (1969 Reenactment) §21-28-4.01(C)(1)(b).

The record discloses the following facts. On July 4, 1976, while defendant was operating a motor vehicle without a front registration plate, a state police officer stopped him and asked for his driver’s license and registration. As defendant searched the glove compartment for his registration, the police officer observed a prescription drug container. Following a discussion between…