Oliva v. State

Appellant Mario Oliva appeals his conviction for possession of cocaine arising out of his nolo contendere plea after the denial of his motion to suppress evidence. We affirm.

State law enforcement officers, working in connection with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, obtained information regarding illicit drug sales operating out of a business location. The officers went to the location looking for the suspect company and its operator. Upon their arrival, they were met at the door by appellant who admitted them into the showroom, the first room of the two-room business premises. Appellant…