People v. Hoffman

Opinion by

Judge RICHMAN.

Defendant, James T. Hoffman, appeals the trial court's order denying his motion to suppress evidence seized during the execution of a search warrant. Pursuant to a conditional plea agreement, defendant pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a schedule II controlled substance while preserving the right to appeal the suppression ruling. We vacate the judgment entered on the plea, reverse the trial court's order, and remand the case for further proceedings.

I. Background

Based upon evidence seized during the execution of a search warrant, defendant was…