Peters v. State

Reginald Dale Peters was indicted for trafficking in marijuana, a violation of § 13A-12-231, Ala. Code 1975. He filed a motion to suppress the evidence that resulted in his arrest, which was found in his vehicle, arguing that the evidence was the result of an illegal search and seizure. After a hearing, the trial court denied his motion. Peters then pleaded guilty to the offense, reserving the right to appeal the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress. He was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment and was ordered to pay a $50,000 fine, a $1,000 Drug Demand Reduction Act fee, a $50 crime…