Samuel Jackson was pulled over because he failed to signal prior to turning.
Apparently, as an officer approached, marijuana smoke was detected emanating from the interior of Jackson's vehicle. And, when the cop looked inside, she saw a joint in Jackson's hand.
Jackson appealed his conviction of criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree, claiming he hadn't been in a "public place" and that the marijuana wasn't "open to public view."
The Appellate Term, Second Department, rejected his overly technical interpretation of the law and allowed the conviction to stand.
Basically, the guy was smoked out.
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: People v. Jackson (Samuel)