State v. Olson

Worswick, A.C.J.

¶1 The State appeals from a trial court order suppressing evidence seized during a search incident to the arrest of Craig Olson for violating the terms of his community custody. The parties agree that the trial court misapplied federal case law to the situation, but Olson contends that despite the misapplication, other grounds exist to support the trial court’s order. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

¶2 On October 29,2008, Olson pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. His sentence included 12 months of community supervision with the Washington State Department of…