The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. Brent Richard Berdahl, Respondent.

Summary

The court held that Berdahl voluntarily consented to a brief pat-down search before accepting a courtesy ride in a patrol car. Considering the totality of the circumstances, the court found no coercion, undue influence, or conduct that overbore his will, and therefore concluded that the search was constitutional. The court reversed the court of appeals division's judgment.