SIMPKINS v. STATE

No. 91-732.

613 So.2d 572 (1993)

Markett Devon SIMPKINS, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.

February 8, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Johnston, Pensacola, for appellant.

Robert A. Butterworth, Atty. Gen., Bradley R. Bischoff, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.


KAHN, Judge.

Appellant Markett Simpkins pled nolo contendere to a charge of possession of cocaine with intent to sell, expressly reserving his right to appeal the trial court's ruling on his motion to suppress. We reverse.

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