State v. Jones

NESBITT, Judge.

The state appeals an order granting defendant’s motion to suppress physical evidence. We reverse the order under review.

Two narcotics detectives observed Shir-neatha Jones at a ticket counter at Miami International Airport and followed her through a security checkpoint. Jones was approached by the officers. They asked if Jones “would mind” if they searched her carry-on luggage. She consented; however, no contraband was found. She was not expressly advised of her right to continue to her plane. One of the detectives then asked if she “would mind” a security officer patting down…