Masterson v. State

OPINION

FRIEDLANDER, Judge.

In this interlocutory appeal, Darnell Masterson appeals the denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained as the result of a warrantless search of his vehicle. He presents the following restated issues for review:

1. Did the warrantless search violate Masterson's rights under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution?

2. Was the warrantless search reasonable under Article I, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution?

We affirm.

After midnight on October 5, 2004, Marion County Sheriffs Deputy Michael Gilbert was dispatched to a Shell Station on the corner…