Powell v. State

The appellant, Victor Tyrone Powell, was convicted of possession of marijuana in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-12-214, Ala. Code 1975. Before trial, Powell's counsel filed a motion to suppress evidence seized at the time of his arrest. Following an evidentiary hearing on the suppression motion, the district court denied the motion, proceeded with a trial on the merits, and entered a judgment finding Powell guilty. He was sentenced to 180 days in the county jail, was fined $500, and was ordered to pay court costs.

Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 30.2, Ala.R.Crim.P., Powell appealed…