Strauss v. State

Opinion

BRIAN QUINN, Justice.

Jai B. Strauss appeals his conviction for possessing marijuana. Through four issues he contends that the trial court erred in denying his motions to suppress evidence and to dismiss the cause. He believed the evidence was subject to suppression and the cause subject to dismissal because his detention and the ensuing search of his van were illegal. We affirm the judgment.

Background

In pertinent part, the record illustrates that appellant and a passenger were stopped on 1-40 outside McLean, Texas, for speeding. The two were in a Chevrolet van with Ohio plates, which…