Skjervem v. State

OPINION

MANNHEIMER, Judge.

Kristian Skjervem appeals his conviction for fourth-degree controlled substance misconduct (possession of cocaine).1 The issue on appeal is whether the evidence against Skjervem was the fruit of an unlawful search or seizure. For the reasons explained here, we conclude that we can not resolve this issue without further findings of fact. We *1103therefore remand this case to the superior court.

Overview of the facts undertying this case

Although the facts pertaining to the legality of the searches in this case must be described in some detail, the basic events underlying this…