State v. Martinez

OPINION

DAVIES, Judge.

Appellant challenges conviction for fifth degree controlled substance offense, arguing that the prosecution was barred by Minnesota law prohibiting serialized prosecution. We affirm.

FACTS

On May 7, 1998, appellant Hugo Martinez was driving a car borrowed from Saul Ibarra when a police officer stopped him in the city of St. James in Watonwan County. The officer approached the car and recognized the front-seat passenger as Norberto Salinas. The officer attempted to arrest Salmas, who had four outstanding arrest warrants, but he fled the scene. Appellant remained in the car…