State v. Doran

CARTER, Justice.

Defendant, Duane Doran, appeals from his conviction, following a jury trial, for possession of marijuana in violation of Iowa Code section 124.401(3) (1995). He contends that the district court erred in overruling his motion to suppress evidence obtained from a search of his person. After reviewing the record and considering the arguments of the parties, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

Defendant was operating his motorcycle when he was stopped by a police officer for having no headlights or taillights. After the motorcycle stopped, the officer approached defendant…