Saulsberry v. State

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of simultaneous possession of drugs (marijuana) and a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to deliver, which was merged with the simultaneous possession conviction for sentencing. He was sentenced to ten years in prison. He raises two points of appeal: (1) whether Officer Green had a particular and articulable suspicion that a search of his truck was necessary for officer protection; (2) whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that his firearm met the statutory definition of a firearm. We affirm.

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