Causey v. the State

Branch, Judge.

Following a stipulated bench trial, Michael Van Causey was convicted on one count of possession of methamphetamine. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress. For the reasons that follow, we vacate and remand with direction.

On review of a ruling on a motion to suppress, the trial judge’s findings of fact should not be disturbed if there is any evidence to support them; determinations of fact and credibility must be accepted unless clearly erroneous; and the evidence must be construed in favor of the trial court’s findings and judgment. Tate…