Zeigler v. State

Reese, Judge.

*716Following a bench trial, Melannie Zeigler was convicted of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, distribution of methamphetamine, conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, violation of the terms of her oath as a public officer, and crossing the guard lines with drugs.1 Prior to trial, Zeigler filed a motion to suppress statements she made as a government employee that she contended were not free and voluntary, under the United States Supreme Court's decision in Garrity v. New Jersey .2

On appeal, Zeigler argues that the trial court erred in…