Gray v. State

Smith, Judge.

After a jury trial the appellant was found guilty on twelve separate counts involving illegal possession of drugs. We find merit in his contention that he was not afforded a hearing on his motion to suppress certain evidence, and for that reason the judgment must be reversed and a new trial granted.

1. During the course of this prosecution, the appellant had been represented by three attorneys. The first attorney filed a motion to suppress which the state contends was abandoned. Immediately prior to trial, the second attorney filed a renewed motion, alleging the original grounds…