Wilson v. State

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Arthur Lee Wilson was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute1 and possession of marijuana.2 He appeals the subsequent denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that the trial court erred by making improper comments regarding the credibility of a witness in violation of OCGA § 17-8-57, and by denying his motion to suppress his custodial statements. We reverse for the reasons that follow.

Viewed in favor of the verdict,3 the record shows that on August 6, 2009, a woman flagged down Atlanta Police Department Officer Nicholas Mercado and said that a…