Patrick v. State

PATTERSON, Judge.

The appellant challenges his judgment and sentence for possession of cocaine and argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence. We agree and reverse.

The state filed an information charging the appellant with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The appellant filed a motion to suppress evidence, and at the hearing on the motion to suppress, the state presented the following testimony.

Deputy Oakman of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office testified that on December 10,…