STATE v. SIERRA

No. 870350-CA.

754 P.2d 972 (1988)

STATE of Utah, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Sigifredo Eduardo SIERRA, Defendant and Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Utah.

May 18, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James L. Shumate (argued), Cedar City, for defendant and appellant.

David L. Wilkinson, Atty. Gen., Sandra L. Sjogren (argued), Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff and respondent.

Before BILLINGS, BENCH and JACKSON, JJ.


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...

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