State v. Dierks

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Judge

Michael Dierks ("Defendant") appeals from the judgment entered after a jury trial on his convictions for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He challenges the trial court's denial of his pre-trial motions for continuance and his motion to suppress. We affirm.

On September 8, 2015, the police found a case containing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the tent Defendant was sharing with Angela Akers, Defendant's fianceé at the time, while they were camping in a state park. The State charged Defendant, and the court appointed…