The State of Nevada v. Dennis James Scott, Jr.

Reno, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with "f two counts of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance less than 14 grams, third or subsequent offense, and one count of sell, transport, or give, or attempt to sell, transport, or give a schedule I or II controlled substance, first offense.



After Scott was pulled over for speeding, Washoe County Sheriffs Office Deputy Aaron Lynch smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from Scott's vehicle.[1] Scott admitted to possessing a legal amount of marijuana, and when Deputy Lynch requested permission to search the vehicle, Scott consented to a search of the passenger area only. During this search, Deputy Lynch found marijuana as well as a scale with a white powdery residue. Deputy Lynch then conducted a probable cause search of the entire vehicle and found two baggies with a white powdery substance that later tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamine. Scott was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance less than 14 grams, third or subsequent offense, and one count of sell, transport, or give, or attempt to sell, transport, or give a schedule I or II controlled substance, first offense.



Scott v. State, 88225-COA (Nev. App. Nov 14, 2024)

Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 19-48 months in prison.



Affirmed