Cates v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Tommy Edward Cates appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress certain drug evidence seized from his apartment, contending that such evidence was illegally obtained without a warrant and in the absence of consent or exigent circumstances. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the trial court’s denial of Cates’ motion.

In reviewing a trial court’s denial of a motion to suppress, we are required to accept such court’s ruling on disputed facts unless it is clearly erroneous. Additionally, we must defer to the trial court’s judgment on the credibility of…