Turner v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

STEVEN C. HILBIG, Justice.

Mark Turner was arrested for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop and was later charged with third degree felony possession of marijuana. Turner filed a motion to suppress alleging the police acted without lawful authority during the initial stop and subsequent search of his vehicle. After a hearing, the trial court denied the motion to suppress and signed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Turner subsequently entered a plea of guilty pursuant to a plea bargain and the trial court rendered judgment in accordance with the agreement.…