State v. Beckman

OPINION

By the Court,

Pickering, C.J.;

Respondent Kent Beckman was stopped for speeding. The highway patrol officer verified Beckman’s license and registration, told him “everything checks good,” and issued a warning. As Beckman began to leave, the officer ordered him to remain until a drug-sniffing dog and handler team could arrive. When the dog arrived, it alerted for the presence of drugs, which was confirmed by the warrantless search that followed. Beckman was arrested and charged with trafficking, possession for sale, and possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances.

Beckman moved…