State v. Anderson

RUSSON, Justice:

Lester Anderson appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence prior to his guilty plea for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with the intent to distribute, a second degree felony, and for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with the intent to distribute, a third degree felony.1 This case was certified to this court by the Utah Court of Appeals under rule 43 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure.2 We affirm.

I. FACTS

In reviewing the trial court’s ruling, we recite the facts in the light most favorable to the trial…