State v. Rasheed

GARY M. GAERTNER, JR., Presiding Judge.

Introduction

Jameel Rasheed (Rasheed) appeals from a sentence and judgment of conviction for drug trafficking in the second degree and possession of a controlled substance. He asserts the trial court erred in admitting evidence of his guilty plea in federal court to the same charges, in overruling his objection to a statement by the State during closing arguments, and in overruling his motions to suppress statements and evidence. We affirm.

Background

Rasheed was charged as a prior and persistent offender with the class A felony of trafficking cocaine base…