State v. Cox

ELMORE, Judge.

Ronald Princegerald Cox (defendant) was found guilty by a jury of possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of marijuana (greater than 0.5 ounces to 1.5 ounces). He now appeals. We find error as to defendant’s conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon and no error as to his conviction for possession of marijuana.

The Goldsboro Police Department conducted a DWI checkpoint from 11:00 p.m. on 30 October 2009 until 3:00 a.m. on 31 October 2009. The checkpoint was at the intersection of Central Heights and Highway 13 North; the validity of the checkpoint is not at…