State v. Heien

McGEE, Judge.

Nicholas Brady Heien (Defendant) pled guilty to attempted trafficking in cocaine by transporting and by possession on 26 May 2010. The trial court determined Defendant’s prior record level to be a Level I, and sentenced Defendant to two consecutive prison terms of ten months to twelve months. Defendant appeals.

Sergeant Matt Darisse (Sergeant Darisse), of the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, testified that he was “conducting criminal interdiction” on Interstate Highway 77 (1-77) when he observed a passing vehicle (the vehicle) driven by a man who appeared to be “stiff and nervous.”…