Maragh v. State

Appellant was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (count I), possession of cocaine (count II), and possession of cannabis (misdemeanor)(count III). He moved to suppress all statements made to the police, as well as any and all physical evidence. The trial court denied the motion. Appellant pled no contest, reserving the right to appeal the denial of his motion. We reverse the conviction on count I, but affirm on counts II and III.

At the hearing on the motion to suppress, Shandra Joseph testified that she lived in an apartment in Hollywood, Florida. Appellant did not…