Gilbert v. State

Pope, Chief Judge.

Defendant Joseph F. Gilbert, a/k/a Joey Gilbert, was tried before a jury and found guilty of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and life sentence entered by the trial court on the jury’s verdict.

1. Gilbert moved to suppress the drugs found on his person, contending that his warrantless arrest was without probable cause. The denial of this motion, Gilbert’s fourth enumeration, will be considered first.

Only the arresting officer testified at the hearing on…