State v. Jackson

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Defendant, Lornell Jackson, appeals from the judgment entered upon his conviction of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, in violation of Iowa Code section 124.401(l)(c)(6) (1993). He contends the district court erred in concluding the search of his vehicle did not exceed the permissible scope of an inventory search and, consequently, in denying his motion to suppress various items seized from the vehicle. Upon our de novo review, we conclude that the inventory search was valid, and thus affirm the district court’s judgment.

I. Background facts…