Robertson v. State

Appellant William Robertson was tried by jury and convicted of carrying a concealed firearm and possession of marijuana. He challenges the pre-trial order denying his motion to suppress the firearm and marijuana seized during a “buy-bust” operation. We find that the trial court properly denied appellant’s motion to suppress upon its finding that appellant was not merely a bystander but an active participant in the sale of drugs to an undercover officer. Appellant’s conduct in questioning the identity of the undercover officer prior to the sale to ascertain whether he was a policeman and then…