State v. Redmond

Defendant appeals his convictions for unlawful possession of a firearm, ORS 166.250, and possession of a controlled substance. ORS 475.992. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence seized as a result of a frisk and subsequent search of his person during a traffic stop for several minor equipment violations. We affirm the conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm and reverse and remand on the conviction for possession of a controlled substance.

On March 25, 1990, at 1:23 a.m., Deputy Green observed three motorcycles and a Cadillac traveling south…