Legal Opinion
State v. Cottrell
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 26, 1975No. 43742PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHunter, J.
The defendant (respondent), Kerry Joseph Cottrell, was convicted for possession of amphetamines and heroin with the intent to deliver. The Court of Appeals, Division Three, reversed the judgment of the trial court by a two to one decision on the grounds of an illegal search and seizure. The State has appealed under CAROA 50(e).
At approximately 5 p.m., on June 28, 1973, Officer Michael K. Bansmer of the Yakima Police Department obtained a warrant to search the defendant’s residence. The warrant also authorized the search of the defendant’s person and one Charlotte Cresswell “if found thereon.”…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Aguilar v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Brinegar v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
- State v. GluckWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- State v. HughlettWashington Supreme Court · 1923
- State v. ToddWashington Supreme Court · 1970
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3Cited by32 opinions
- State v. FricksWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- State v. CraftWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1980
- State v. HuffCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1992
- State v. ScottWashington Supreme Court · 1980
- State v. GoodmanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1985
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