Gonzalez v. State

FAIR, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. “Joel” Gonzalez1 was convicted by a Madison County jury of possession of five or more kilograms of marijuana. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in admitting his confession and in allowing the prosecutor to cross-examine Gonzalez regarding his prior deportations. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Gonzalez was driving a four-door pickup truck north on Interstate 55 through Madison, Mississippi. Hé and his two passengers were pulled over by Madison Police Officer Paul Bunch, who was joined by other officers a short time later. Bunch had observed…