State v. Sierra

OPINION

BILLINGS, Judge:

Sigifredo Eduardo Sierra (“Sierra”) appeals from his conviction for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute for value, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-8 (1986). Sierra contends the police officer’s stop of his car was a pretext, in violation of his fourth amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. 1

Because a determination of the constitutionality of a police officer’s stop of a person under the fourth amendment turns upon the facts of each case, we review the facts in detail. State v. Trujillo, 739 P.2d 85, 86 (Utah…