PEKELIS, J.
Walter J. Stortroen appeals from his conviction of one count of violating the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, RCW 69.50.401(a), contending that the trial court erred in failing to suppress certain evidence. We agree and reverse, dismissing the charges.
On February 25, 1987, at about 12:30 a.m., Washington State Patrol Trooper Lance Fry stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 for a routine speeding violation of 5 to 10 m.p.h. over the limit. The driver...
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