Dwight Rashad v. Sherry Burt

The facts in this case, as set out in Judge Martin’s opinion, are not in dispute. In fact, in his brief Rashad specifically incorporated the defendant’s version of the “Statement of the Case.” The discovery of the very large quantity of cocaine and several bundles of heroin from the car, as well as a weapon and Rashad’s identification, occurred some two weeks after discovery of about five kilos of cocaine in Rashad’s basement storage area. There was a separate indictment and conviction on the contraband drugs found pursuant to a search warrant in the home.

At issue in this appeal was the…