State v. Jefferson

TERRI F. LOVE, Judge.

hKiyon Jefferson (“Mr. Jefferson”) appeals his conviction for possession of two hundred or more grams but less than four hundred grams of crack cocaine. He alleges that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence as the investigating agents did not have probable cause to arrest him when they arrived at his residence; and thus, the agents were not justified in conducting a protective sweep. Because the sweep was unjustified, Mr. Jefferson contends the evidence found in plain view which prompted the agents to obtain a search warrant and the evidence…