Sheats v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine and he appeals. Held:

1. Pursuant to a search warrant, police officers entered the premises of Clara Thomas. They found Ms. Thomas sitting on a couch and defendant sitting on the floor on a cushion, next to the couch. Ms. Thomas and defendant were ordered to stand away from the couch and they did so. Ms. Thomas stated that she was not going to “take the blame” and she told the officers that they should look under the cushion. An officer lifted the cushion and found a small bottle containing cocaine. At trial, Ms. Thomas…