State v. Warren

OPINION

BIVINS, Judge.

Following denial of defendant’s motion to suppress physical evidence, the parties stipulated to the facts and to defendant’s right to appeal the order denying his motion. Pursuant to the stipulation, defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine after a bench trial. He now appeals from the judgment, sentence and denial of his motion to suppress.

ISSUES:

Defendant raises the following issues on appeal:

1) Whether the arresting officer, Lt. Casey, had probable cause to believe that defendant was committing a misdemean- or in the officer’s presence;

2) If Lt. Casey had…