State v. Godbolt

Smith, Chief Judge.

The State appeals from the trial court’s order granting the motion to suppress filed by Christopher Godbolt, on the ground that evidence seized by the police originated out of an illegal arrest. Because we conclude that the trial court misapplied the law to the facts of this case, we reverse.

Along with two codefendants, Godbolt was charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault. Godbolt filed motions in limine to exclude his own statements and the statement of a deceased eyewitness. He also filed a motion to suppress “show-up” identification testimony. These motions were…