State v. Oages

OPINION

TERRY McCALL, Justice.

Teaundra Lasha Oages, appellee, was charged by information with possession of less than two ounces of marihuana. The trial court granted appellee’s motion to suppress evidence. Because we hold that, under Article I, section 9 of the Texas Constitution, the officer made a valid search of appellee’s vehicle incident to her arrest, we reverse and remand.

Background Facts

The facts are not disputed. Officer Mike Baird of the Abilene Police Department stopped appellee for a traffic violation. Appellee ■ told Officer Baird that there was an outstanding warrant for her…