Peterson v. State

CHAPA, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of possession of marijuana. Punishment was assessed at six months’ confinement and a $500.00 fine. The fine and jail sentence were probated for six months.

In his only point of error, appellant claims the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion to suppress because the consent to the warrantless search was a product of coercion by law enforcement agents.

Appellant was arrested immediately after being caught in the act of selling marijuana to one Ralph Roseland. Appellant was placed in custody and transported to the…