Atkins v. State

OPINION

MARGARET GARNER MIRABAL, Justice.

Following denial of his motion to suppress, appellant, Geoffery Leonard Atkins, pled nolo contendere to possession of cocaine, less than one gram, pursuant to a plea bargain. The trial court found him guilty and assessed punishment at two years confinement, probated for four years, plus a $500 fine. We affirm.

Jurisdiction

As a preliminary matter, the State asserts we are without jurisdiction to hear this appeal because appellant initially filed only a general notice of appeal. It is undisputed, and the record shows, that appellant told the trial court…