Oregon Supreme Court September 24, 1998, CC 10-94-01400; CA A85708; SC S42836 (State v. Toevs)

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CARSON, C. J.

This criminal case involves the application of ORS 810.410(3)(b) (1993),

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which sets forth the authority of a police officer during the course of investigating a traffic infraction. After denying defendant’s motion to suppress evidence found during a traffic stop, the trial court convicted defendant of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.