Brown v. State

Adams, Judge.

In what he characterized as a “knock-and-talk” appearance, a law enforcement officer obtained Charles Anthony Brown’s consent to search his home after entering the home without a warrant. Brown was subsequently convicted of trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute based on evidence obtained during the search. Brown contends that under the circumstances, the consent was not voluntary, and therefore the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress.

On appeal from a motion to suppress, the evidence is viewed in a light most favorable to…