People v. Wilcher

Defendant, Tonya Wilcher, a/k/a Sharon Ballard, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. The trial court denied defendant’s motion to suppress the physical evidence seized from her suitcase as a result of a warrantless search. Following a trial without a jury, the trial court found defendant guilty of the offense charged and sentenced her to a term of six years. On appeal defendant contends that the warrantless search of her luggage violated her fourth amendment rights.

On April 21, 1984, defendant was arrested and charged with possession of more than 30 grams…