People v. Hilber

Defendant, Jeffrey Lee Hilber, was convicted of possession of amphetamines1 and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver,2 in part as a consequence of seizure of these substances from his automobile.

The people appeal from the Court of Appeals reversal of defendant’s conviction based on that Court’s view that the trial court erroneously failed to suppress the seized evidence.

We reverse as to the suppression of evidence issue and remand to the Court of Appeals.3

I. Facts

On April 19, 1975, defendant Hilber was stopped by two state troopers for speeding. Trooper Olson approached the vehicle,…