Thomas v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted and sentenced for possession of cocaine. He appeals, asserting the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence and his motion for a mistrial. Held:

1. The following evidence was adduced at the motion to suppress hearing: On August 8, 1990, a Georgia State Patrol trooper began to follow a maroon Mercedes with gold rims because it matched the description of a “lookout” which the trooper noticed at his patrol post. The trooper did not know the source of the “lookout.” He testified, however, that “lookouts” are usually received…