01-1427-CR State v. Zitlow

By: dmc-admin//October 1, 2001//

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Gabriel Zitlow appeals his conviction for possession of marijuana as a party to the crime. He contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence because the arresting officer lacked probable cause to conduct a warrantless search. However, the trial court’s findings of fact support its conclusion that the arresting officer had probable cause to arrest Zitlow for possession of marijuana as a party to the crime. The trial court also correctly concluded that the search was proper even though it preceded Zitlow’s formal arrest.

Therefore the suppression order and judgment of conviction are affirmed.

This opinion will not be published.

Dist III, Brown County, Griesbach, J., Hoover, P.J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Daniel Goggin II, Neenah

For Respondent: Amy R. Greenwood, Green Bay

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