Hedspeth v. State

Dexter Leon Hedspeth Jr. appeals from his conviction for the felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 481.115(d) (West 2003). After the trial court denied his motion to suppress, appellant pleaded guilty. The trial court assessed punishment at ten-years confinement and a $1,000 fine. In one issue, appellant appeals the denial of his motion to suppress, contending that the officers (i) lacked probable cause for the search of a vehicle, (ii) exceeded the scope of a search warrant for a motel room when they searched his vehicle, and (iii) were otherwise not authorized to search the vehicle. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.