Thomas v. State

BLACKBURN, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, Wesley Phil Thomas appeals his convictions for trafficking in methamphetamine, possessing a weapon during commission of a felony, and possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating a vehicle, all of which were based on evidence obtained during a traffic roadblock at which he was stopped. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence resulting from the roadblock. We agree and reverse.

In reviewing the denial of a motion to suppress ..., we apply the following three principles.…