State v. Rodriquez

Cureton, Judge:

Kenneth Rodriquez, also known as Michael Frasier (Rodriquez), was convicted of trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within proximity of a school, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute within proximity of a school, simple possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a pistol. He appeals from the trial court’s denial of his pretrial motion to suppress introduction of the contraband into evidence on the ground it was acquired through an unconstitutional search and seizure. We reverse.

I. FACTS

Incident to his participation in a…