Lofton v. Warden, Nevada State Prison

OPINION

By the Court,

Collins, J.:

Charles Lofton appeals from a denial of habeas corpus following a preliminary examination and contends there was not probable cause to require him to stand trial. The only issue presented is whether his initial arrest was lawful, constitutionally justifying a search of his person which produced marijuana. The trial court found the search was preceded by a lawful arrest, and denied his discharge. We affirm.

Two Las Vegas police officers, Maddock and Schultz, while on regular patrol entered the Louisiana Club. They observed Lofton seated next to a woman, with his…