Sharmain J. Smith v. State of Indiana

OPINION

BRADFORD, Judge.

While conducting a traffic stop, an officer discovered that Sharmain J. Smith was driving while intoxicated. The officer placed Smith under arrest and then conducted a search of Smith’s vehicle. During this search, the officer discovered open beer bottles and a handgun. Smith was charged with numerous crimes, including illegal possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Both prior to and at trial, Smith moved to suppress the evidence of the handgun, contending that the search violated his rights under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and…