Bonner v. State

Andrews, Chief Judge.

John Willie Bonner appeals the judgment entered on his conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana, contending the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence.

Bonner contends the evidence was the result of an illegal stop. For the reasons which follow, we agree and reverse the trial court’s denial of the motion to suppress evidence.

Because the evidence regarding the stop of Bonner was undisputed, the trial court’s application of the law to these facts is subject to de novo appellate review. Vansant v. State,…