Hill v. State

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Hill was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute (OCGA § 16-13-30 (b)), obstruction of an officer (OCGA § 16-10-24), and weaving over roadway (OCGA § 40-6-48 (1)). After holding a hearing, the court dismissed Hill’s motion to suppress on the ground that it failed to state facts showing that the search and seizure were unlawful as required by OCGA § 17-5-30 (b).

1. Hill first contends that the court erred in holding a hearing on his motion in his absence.

Without a waiver or acquiescence by defendant, it is. prejudicial error to conduct an evidentiary…