Hinson v. State

I concur fully in Divisions 2, 3, and 4 of the majority opinion but not with the application of controlling principles in Division 1. The reversal of the judgment is also required because of the trial court’s ruling on the motion to suppress, which Hinson justifiably enumerates as error.

“Although we construe the evidence most favorably to upholding the trial court’s findings and judgment, this court’s responsibility in reviewing the trial court’s decision on a motion to suppress is to ensure that there was a substantial basis for the decision.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Raulerson…