State v. Dominguez

HALL, Judge.

The state contends that the trial court erred when it granted the appellee's motion to suppress evidence seized and statements made during the warrantless arrest of the appellee at his residence. We agree.

At the hearing on the motion to suppress the following facts were elicited from the testimony of Officers Godwin and Canino. Pursuant to statements made by the victim and an eyewitness, the officers proceeded to the appellee’s residence to arrest the appellee on a charge of aggravated battery. The officers were greeted at the front door by the appellee’s wife, who knew Officer…