State v. Andrews

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

The State appeals from the trial court’s order granting a motion to suppress evidence seized from a pat-down search of Perry Andrews. Andrews was arrested and indicted for possession of cocaine. He filed a motion to suppress alleging that he was illegally detained and searched. Following a hearing, the trial court granted his motion. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

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…