The State v. Lucas

Branch, Judge.

The State appeals the trial court’s grant of a motion to suppress evidence seized in a search incident to arrest. For the reasons stated below, we reverse.

The record shows that officers stopped Datavious Demon Lucas for speeding, learned that Lucas had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, arrested Lucas, and discovered contraband during the search incident to arrest. Lucas was charged with possession of a controlled substance (Alprazolam), possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, and speeding. Lucas moved to suppress the evidence obtained in the search, the trial court…