State v. Williams

Benham, Judge.

The State appeals from the grant of appellee’s motion to suppress the cocaine seized from him in a warrantless search. We affirm the trial court’s ruling.

It is well established that in a motion to suppress the trial judge sits as the trier of fact, and that holds true even when there is a conflict in the evidence presented. The credibility of the witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony rest with the trier of fact, who is under no obligation to believe a witness, even in the absence of contradictory testimony. The factfinder may accept part of a witness’ testimony…