State v. Crisanti

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Edward Crisanti was indicted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. OCGA § 16-13-30 (b). The State appeals from the trial court’s order granting Crisanti’s motion to suppress.

“When an appellate court reviews a trial court’s order concerning a motion to suppress evidence, the appellate court should be guided by three principles with regard to the interpretation of the trial court’s judgment of the facts. First, when a motion to suppress is heard by the trial judge, that judge sits as the trier of…