State v. Burnett

Ellington, Judge.

Gregory Scott Burnett was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, OCGA § 16-13-31 (e). He filed a motion to suppress evidence, which the court granted. Pursuant to OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (4), the State appeals. Because the arresting officer had probable cause to detain Burnett and search his car, the trial court erred in granting Burnett’s motion. Therefore, we reverse.

In reviewing a motion to suppress, we construe the evidence most favorably to uphold the findings and judgment of the trial court. Where the evidence is uncontroverted and there is no question concerning the…