State v. Josey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

HUMPHREYS, J.A.D.

The police observed the defendant and a co-defendant selling cocaine on the sidewalk outside of the defendant’s apartment. After observing a number of sales, the police attempted to arrest them. The defendant fled into his apartment. The police entered his apartment and arrested him.

The defendant’s motion to suppress evidence was denied. He later pled guilty to the following charges: possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine) (third degree) (count one), contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10a(1); possession of a controlled…