Stewart v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Michael Stewart appeals his conviction for trafficking in methamphetamines, following a jury trial, contending that the trial court improperly denied his motion to suppress evidence of both incriminating statements made by him and drugs found at his place of business following an allegedly unlawful arrest. For the reasons set forth below, we find that Stewart’s arrest was proper and affirm his conviction.

When we review a trial court’s decision on a motion to suppress, the evidence is construed most favorably to uphold the findings and judgment of the trial court; the trial…