Smith v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Sean Phillip Smith appeals his conviction for trafficking in methamphetamine, arguing that the trial court erred in admitting his statement to police. Finding no error, we affirm.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, with the defendant no longer enjoying a presumption of innocence.” So viewed, the evidence shows that, acting upon a tip, a police officer with a K-9 narcotics dog stopped Smith’s vehicle. Smith fled on foot carrying a black box. A second officer and the dog apprehended Smith without the box. With the…