Mitchell v. State

Andrews, Presiding Judge.

Randy ONeal Mitchell appeals from the judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of trafficking in cocaine. Mitchell argues the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence seized at his house because the search warrant was issued without probable cause. We disagree and affirm.

1. When reviewing a trial court’s order on a motion to suppress, the appellate court should be guided by three principles with regard to the trial court’s determination on the facts. Tate v. State, 264 Ga. 53, 54 (440 SE2d 646) (1994). First, the trial judge sits as the…