Cater v. State

Smith, Presiding Judge.

Charlie Cater was convicted of trafficking in cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He was sentenced as a recidivist to 30 years with 12 years to serve. Cater appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress and erred in finding that he received effective assistance of counsel. Finding these arguments to be without merit, we affirm.

1. Cater first argues that the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress because the evidence was obtained by police while conducting an illegal roadblock. “In reviewing a trial…