State v. Mitchell

The state appeals from the trial court's order granting the motion to suppress evidence filed by the appellant, Victor Mitchell. The appellant was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, specifically cocaine, a violation of § 13A-12-212, Code of Alabama 1975, with resisting arrest, a violation of § 13A-10-41, Code of Alabama 1975, and with public intoxication, a violation of § 13A-11-10, Code of Alabama 1975.

The appellant filed a written motion to suppress the cocaine. In support of his motion, he argued:

"1. That the Defendant's arrest was illegal and improper in violation…