Gurrola v. State

OPINION

CANNON, Justice.

This is an appeal of a conviction for possession of cocaine. Appellant Gurrola made a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence arguing that a gun and cocaine were illegally seized from his person. After his motion was denied, Gurrola pled guilty. He now appeals the pre-trial ruling and subsequent conviction. We affirm.

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