Baker v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Devone Baker was indicted for violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Following the denial of his motion to suppress and subsequent conviction after a bench trial based primarily on stipulated facts, he appeals. Baker contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress because (1) the stop of his vehicle was unaccompanied by reasonable articulable suspicion and (2) the consent to search his car was not freely and voluntarily given.

Baker argues that the stop of his vehicle was not supported by reasonable and articulable suspicion. We agree.

Upon…