Peters v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Carlos Peters appeals from his conviction of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it. In this appeal, Peters argues (1) the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress; (2) insufficient evidence supports his conviction; and (3) the trial court erred when it recharged the jury without notifying him or his counsel. For reasons that follow, we reverse.

The evidence presented during the motion to suppress hearing, and at trial,* 1 showed that two armed and uniformed DeKalb County police officers prevented Peters from getting into his car and leaving an apartment…