Chastain v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Chastain appeals his conviction of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act by trafficking in cocaine. The cocaine was found in his automobile after he was stopped at a police “courtesy roadblock.” He contends the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress the cocaine and admitting in evidence a statement he made to the police. Held:

1. Chastain’s first enumeration alleges the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress the drugs seized because he did not consent to the search, and the search was conducted through the use of pretext. He maintains the…