State v. Bucholz

*626De MUNIZ, J.

Defendant appeals his conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. ORS 475.992. He claims that the trial court erred when it denied his motion to suppress evidence found during a warrantless search of a backpack. We reverse and remand.

In reviewing the lawfulness of a warrantless search, we are bound by the trial court’s findings of historical facts, if they are supported by the evidence. State v. Stevens, 311 Or 119, 126, 806 P2d 92 (1991). While on patrol, Officer Barrong saw a car that was emitting visible exhaust. The driver did not signal before turning into…