Appellant, Jesse Washington, appeals the denial of his motion to suppress cocaine and drug paraphernalia found during a warrantless search of his motel room. Although we agree that the paraphernalia seizure was proper, the trial court misapplied the law in holding the cocaine seizure to be lawful. Accordingly, we reverse appellant's drug possession conviction.
Appellant was arrested after police officers...
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