Legal Opinion

Kane v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided April 12, 1978No. 77-1551PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

SCHEB, Judge.

Appellant Kane pled nolo contendere to two charges of possession of a controlled substance, specifically reserving the right to appeal the trial court’s orders denying his motions to suppress evidence. The trial court adjudged him guilty of both charges, and sentenced him to two concurrent, indeterminate prison terms of from six months to two years with credit for time served while awaiting sentencing. Appellant argues the evidence against him was obtained as a result of an illegal search and seizure. We think appellant’s contention is meritorious and reverse.

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2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Chimel v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  2. Beck v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
  3. Gossett v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1966

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Mitchell v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1986

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