Subject can’t be convicted of constructive possession when no evidence he ever drove or was affiliated with car
Facts In 2006, agents from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) were in Marion County, Mississippi, conducting a drug buy/bust operation. The target of the operation was “Teddy,” who allegedly was selling drugs out of a small, locally owned convenience store located on Highway 13 South. The MBN agents used a wired, confidential informant to […]
Lawful Traffic stop gives officers probable cause to stop car irregardless of their subjective motivations
Facts In 2009, a Choctaw County Deputy Sheriff and an Agent with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics were surveilling individuals known to be involved in narcotic activity. As they were driving by the home of a suspected drug dealer, a green Chevy Tahoe pulled into the driveway. The officers recognized this vehicle from undercover videos of […]
Conversation between two police officers is not an interrogation of an arrested subject in this case
Facts In 2007, Biloxi Police Officer Michael Brennan observed an African American male and three Hispanic males talking in Biloxi, Mississippi. Upon seeing Brennan, the three Hispanic males walked toward the park while the African American male began walking in another direction. Brennan observed the African American male stumbling and staggering and approached the male, Robert […]
Not wearing a seatbelt is a valid reason for a traffic stop
Facts In 2009, Officer Lance Luckey of the Columbus Police Department observed a maroon colored vehicle where neither the driver nor the passengers of the vehicle were wearing seat belts. After being pulled over, the driver, Thomas Austin, stated that he did not have a driver’s license or insurance. Luckey smelled the odor of marijuana emanating […]
Overly suggestive hairstyle and whiteboard in lineup was admissible based on totality of circumstances
Facts In 2009, Roosevelt Williams went to the Walnut Game Room in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to play dominoes with Joe Spencer, the owner of the game room. As Williams entered, he noticed a man pull a chair up to the building and sit to the side of the entrance to the game room. Later, while Spencer […]
Constructive possession of drugs affirmed when large plastic bag found on driver’s side floorboard
Facts In 2006, Sergeant Greg Goodman and Detective Steve Compston, both of the Gulfport Police Department, were conducting traffic stops in Gulfport, Mississippi. Goodman noticed a truck turning without using a turn signal. Compston pulled the truck over to the side of the road. The driver, Gary Glidden, exited the truck and walked to the […]