State v. Miebach

Defendants appeal convictions for first degree burglary, asserting that the trial court erred by denying their motions to suppress evidence discovered in their pickup during the execution of a search warrant. They argue that the use of an electronic tracking device (“beeper”) invalidated the search and that the police lacked probable cause to stop and arrest them. They also challenge the amount of restitution ordered. The cases, although tried separately, are consolidated on appeal. We affirm.

The Eugene Police Department acquired information indicating that defendants, who are husband and…