State v. Lee

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 3904

Syllabus

Trial court did not err in denying appellant's motion to suppress evidence of a firearm discovered by police in a warrantless search of appellant's backpack where the evidence supported the trial court's conclusion that the weapon was discovered in a search incident to appellant's lawful arrest for obstructing official business. The officer had probable cause to arrest appellant for obstructing or impeding his investigation of a possible domestic disturbance where, after being observed by the officer yelling at a woman and pointing his finger in her face in a very aggressive manner, appellant physically resisted the officer's attempt to separate him from the woman so the officer could conduct an interview. Judgment affirmed.