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STATE v. BELL

No. 52685-1.

108 Wn.2d 193 (1987)

737 P.2d 254

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN LEE BELL, Petitioner.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

May 14, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roger A. Hunko, for petitioner.

C. Danny Clem, Prosecuting Attorney, and Anthony C. Otto, Deputy, for respondent.

DURHAM, J.

Sheriff's officers seized material from a marijuana-growing operation without a warrant after it had been discovered by fire fighters at the scene of a fire. Kevin Bell was charged with possession of marijuana, RCW 69.50.401(d), but the case was dismissed after the trial court suppressed the evidence. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that the warrantless seizure did not violate the state and federal constitutions. We affirm the Court of Appeals and...

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