A-19-0474, State of Nebraska (Appellee) v. Charles E. Garza, Jr. (Appellant)
District Court of Scotts Bluff County, Judge Leo P. Dobrovolny
Attorney for Appellant: Sarah P. Newell (Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy)
Attorney for Appellee: Nathan A. Liss (Office of the Attorney General)
Criminal: Motion to Suppress; Constructive Possession
Action Taken by Trial Court: The district court overruled Appellant’s motions to suppress evidence obtained as a result of searches pursuant to a warrant. The motions alleged that the affidavits in support of the searches lacked probable cause. The district court also instructed the jury regarding constructive possession. Appellant was found guilty by a jury of various drug related offenses.
Assignments of Error on Appeal: On appeal, Appellant alleges that the district court erred in overruling his motions to suppress and erred in incorrectly instructing the jury regarding constructive possession.