Duncan v. State

Miller, Judge.

Lisa Smoak Duncan was charged with possession of methamphetamine (OCGA § 16-13-30 (a)), possession of drug-related objects (OCGA § 16-13-32.2 (a)), and speeding (OCGA § 40-6-181). Duncan filed a motion to suppress the drugs seized from her car after a traffic stop, arguing that the officer detained her beyond the time necessary to issue the speeding ticket. Following a hearing, the trial court denied Duncan’s motion to suppress and her motion for reconsideration, but instead issued a certificate for immediate review. We granted Duncan’s application for interlocutory review, and…