State v. Austin

ELLETT, Chief Justice:

Appellant and a co-defendant were tried and convicted by a jury of aggravated robbery. At the outset of the trial, the court held a hearing based on the defendant’s motion to suppress the evidence, claiming that the evidence was illegally seized without a warrant. The trial court denied the motion to suppress, holding that the items seized were in plain view. Appellant brings the following issues on appeal:(1) The search of appellant’s hotel room was conducted without a warrant and was, therefore, illegal; and(2) The trial court erred in denying appellant’s motion to…