State v. MORAN-SOTO

MELANSON, Judge.

Roberto Moran-Soto appeals from his judgment of conviction for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Specifically, Moran-Soto challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress. The state asserts that Moran-Soto’s appeal should be dismissed because Moran-Soto has absconded from probation and remains a fugitive from justice. For the reasons set forth below, we deny the state’s motion to dismiss and affirm Moran-Soto’s judgment of conviction.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

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