Legal Opinion
State v. Williams
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 11, 2012No. 3D11-466PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtEmas, J.
Appellant, State of Florida, appeals from an order granting Jarvis Williams’ motion to suppress evidence upon a finding that there were no exigent circumstances to support a constructive entry of his home without a warrant. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.
Jarvis Williams was charged by information with carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Williams filed a motion to suppress all evidence seized following his arrest, contending that police officers constructively entered Williams’ home by ordering him out of the house so they could effectuate an…
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