Hartpence v. State

DAUKSCH, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of probation after the denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized from appellant’s vehicle.

Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Ocoee, Florida. Appellant was inside the residence at the time the warrant was executed. While searching the premises, the police learned that appellant’s vehicle was parked by the curb outside.

Officer Cockcroft looked inside the vehicle from the passenger side, saw a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance and said “What’s that?” Officer Wilson had already opened the driver’s door when Officer…