HUNT, Judge.
Rene Contreras appeals his conviction for possession of a controlled substance. He was originally arrested for obstructing a law enforcement officer when Contreras refused to cooperate with a vehicle prowl investigation. During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered a baggy of methamphetamine in Contreras' pocket. He argues on appeal that (1) his initial seizure and arrest were invalid; (2) his trial counsel's representation was defective because...
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