Brooks v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Jerry Brooks appeals his conviction for the possession of marijuana, following a jury trial. Brooks contends the trial court erred by: (1) admitting into evidence an incriminating statement he made to officers after he had invoked his right to counsel and (2) denying his motion to suppress evidence seized from his vehicle pursuant to a search warrant for the premises. Brooks’ statement was not the product of custodial interrogation, and the search of the vehicle was authorized by the search warrant. We affirm.

The evidence shows that Special Agent John Cagle of the…