Legal Opinion

Powell v. Commonwealth

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided November 30, 2010No. 1708093PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

KELSEY, Judge.

The trial court convicted Carlos Tyrone Powell of possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm while possessing cocaine, possession of a concealed weapon, and possession of marijuana. Powell argues on appeal the court should have suppressed the evidence of his guilt because it was obtained during an unlawful search and seizure. We disagree and affirm.

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When reviewing a denial of a suppression motion, we review the evidence “in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, giving it the benefit of any reasonable inferences.” Glenn v. Commonwealth, 49 Va.App. 413, 416, 642 S.E.2d…

2Cases cited25 opinions

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