Edwards v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Jemmie Nell Woody Edwards appeals from her conviction for trafficking in methamphetamine, arguing that the trial court erred in denying her petition to file an out of time motion to suppress. We find no error and affirm.

The record shows that Edwards filed a motion to suppress and an amended motion to suppress evidence obtained in a search of her home. At the September 6, 2002 hearing on the motion, Edwards failed to appear. Trial counsel acknowledged that he did not have “specific authority from [Edwards] to waive her appearance,” and asked the trial court for a…