Norton v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

A Gordon County jury found Miranda Norton guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“Ecstasy”) with intent to distribute. On appeal, Norton contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion to suppress evidence seized from her by law enforcement officers during their execution of a search warrant on the premises of Norton’s aunt. We agree and reverse because (1) a search of Norton’s person was not justified to protect an officer or to prevent the disposal or…