Legal Opinion

Silas v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 21, 1974No. 49751PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Clark, Judge.

In this appeal from a felony conviction for possession of 93 pounds of marijuana a reversal is sought on two enumerations of error: (1) denial of the motion to suppress; and (2) admission of testimony by a sequestered witness who allegedly met with another witness and the assistant district attorney during the trial and prior to being put on the stand.

1. The search and seizure admittedly occurred without a warrant and at a time when defendant was driving his vehicle in a lawful manner. The arrest resulted from an "all points” broadcast to law enforcement officers along 1-75 to be…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  2. Bruton v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  3. Adams v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  4. Brown v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  5. Lutwak v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1953

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Ross v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
  2. Kelley v. Austell Building Supply, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
  3. McFarland v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
  4. Franklin v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  5. Wheeless v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975

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