Faulkner v. State

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

Thomas Faulkner was convicted of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. On appeal, Faulkner contends the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence discovered during a search of his motor vehicle. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

On appeal from a denial of a motion to suppress, this Court must construe the evidence most favorably to uphold the ruling of the trial court. State v. Winnie. The trial court’s application of law to facts which are undisputed, however, is subject to de novo review. Id.

The record shows that Faulkner was…