Legal Opinion

State v. Thompson

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Decided August 12, 2015No. Appellate Case No. 2012-213141; No. 5341PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtHuff, J.

Alphonso Chaves Thompson appeals from his trafficking in cocaine, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana convictions. Thompson contends the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion to suppress all evidence found as the result of an illegal search, (2) denying his motion to suppress his confession, and (3) denying his motion for a directed verdict on the charge of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Following issuance of a search warrant for 120…

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