Davis v. United States

SCHWELB, Associate Judge:

Following the denial of his motion to suppress tangible evidence, John Henry Davis, Jr., entered a conditional plea of guilty to possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute it (PWID). On appeal, Davis contends that the trial judge erred in denying his motion to suppress. Although we agree with the motions judge that the dispositive question, namely, whether the arresting officer had probable cause to search Davis, “is a close call indeed,” we discern no error. Accordingly we affirm.

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THE TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS

The sole witness at the hearing on Davis’ motion…