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STATE v. CASS

No. 13351-2-II.

62 Wn. App. 793 (1991)

816 P.2d 57

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LOU ANNE CASS, Appellant.

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division Two.

September 9, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John A. Hays, for appellant (appointed counsel for appeal).

C.C. Bridgewater, Prosecuting Attorney, for respondent.

PETRICH, A.C.J.

This case presents the novel question of whether a police officer may search a vehicle incident to the lawful arrest of a passenger, but not the driver, of the vehicle. We hold that under the rationale of State v. Stroud, 106 Wn.2d 144, 720 P.2d 436 (1986), the police can search a vehicle under these circumstances.

Lou Anne Cass appeals her conviction for possession...

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