Denson v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Denson was convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (Code Ann. Ch. 79A-8). Appellant contends he was illegally searched and the evidence seized from him (marijuana) should have been suppressed.

Decided September 25, 1981

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