Legal Opinion
Corley v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 8, 1999No. A98A2018PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Judge.
Lester Leshon Corley was indicted on one count of trafficking in cocaine, OCGA § 16-13-31 (a). After his motion to suppress was denied, he stipulated to the remainder of the evidence, and the trial court convicted him of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Corley appeals the judgment of conviction and sentence, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress. Because we find that the warrantless search of Corley’s pocket was made without his consent and cannot be justified under Terry v. Ohio, 392 U. S. (88 SC 1868, 20 LE2d 889) (1968), we…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Schneckloth v. BustamonteSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
- Minnesota v. DickersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
- Williams v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983
- Radowick v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
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3Cited by18 opinions
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