Legal Opinion
James Clarence McGlothin v. State of Mississippi
Court of Appeals of Mississippi
Decided August 22, 2017No. 2016–KA–01202–COAPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GRIFFIS, P.J., FOR THE COURT:
¶ 1. James Clarence McGlothin was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-37-5 (Rev. 2014). Finding reversible error, we reverse and render the conviction.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
¶ 2. In May 2014, McGlothin was under surveillance by the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team. McGlothin met with a criminal informant. Thereafter, a search warrant was issued for the home where the meeting took place. Upon execution of the warrant, 2 members of the narcotics team entered the home and…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Bush v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 2005
- Carr v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 1968
- Gavin v. StateCourt of Appeals of Mississippi · 2001
- Evans v. StateCourt of Appeals of Mississippi · 2001
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