Armstrong v. State

HANKINSON, JAMES C., Associate Judge.

This appeal concerns the denial of a motion to suppress all evidence obtained following the search and seizure of illegal drugs. Defendant argues the search and seizure was an intrusive government act which violated his Fourth Amendment rights. We disagree. Because the trial court’s factual findings that the search was performed by an individual acting in a private capacity are supported by compe*592tent substantial evidence, we find no Fourth Amendment violation and affirm the trial court’s decision.

FACTS

Defendant — Jessie James Armstrong— was charged by…