Young v. State

Smith, Judge.

We granted this interlocutory appeal in order to review the trial court’s denial of appellants’ motion to suppress. The essential facts are as follows: Appellants were arrested by two plainclothes police officers in the parking lot of a tavern in Floyd County. The officers were working this area because of numerous complaints about fights and drug-related activities and to back up any patrol unit in the area. They observed appellants exit their car and “stagger” to the rear. Appellant David Young had a box in his hand. As the officers approached, Mr. Young placed the box under…