Griffith v. State

MCFADDEN, Judge.

After being indicted for various drug-related offenses, Joe Travis Griffith moved to suppress evidence found in a search of his vehicle during a traffic stop. The trial court denied the motion, and we granted interlocutory review of that ruling. Because Griffith admitted to having drugs in his vehicle during the course of an otherwise lawful traffic stop that had not been unreasonably prolonged, we affirm.

When reviewing the trial court’s denial of a motion to suppress, the evidence is construed most favorably to uphold the trial court’s findings and judgment. And if there is…