Pedro Lemus was convicted of possessing cocaine discovered in his car and on his person during a later strip search. The critical evidence was collected after a routine traffic stop for improper lane change and a search of his car without a warrant. Because the trial court erred deciding the evidence was properly seized in a plain view search or search incident to arrest, we reverse.
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