State v. Simpson

LAVORATO, Justice.

The jury convicted Clarence Simpson of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine). He appeals, contending that the district court violated his constitutional rights when it refused to grant use immunity to his proffered witness. We disagree and affirm.

Waterloo Police Officer Robert Hewitt stopped a vehicle driven by Clarence Simpson for having expired license plates. Jamie Keller occupied the front passenger seat and Rodney Caeser occupied the rear passenger seat.

Simpson consented to a search, at which point Hewitt had both passengers exit the vehicle and stand to the…