Davis v. State

BRIAN QUINN, Justice.

Fennell M. Davis (appellant) appeals his conviction for possessing a controlled substance. Of the six issues raised, we only address the fifth and sixth for they are dispositive. And, through those particular issues, appellant contends that the trial court erred by admitting evidence obtained via an illegal search. We reverse and remand the judgment.

Background

Appellant was charged with possessing a controlled substance, namely cocaine. A motion to suppress the evidence of that cocaine was filed. At the hearing on the motion, the State called the officer who conducted the…