A jury found Frenel Semelis guilty of trafficking in cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Semelis appeals, challenging the denial of his motion to suppress and the sufficiency of the evidence. For reasons which follow, we affirm.
1. "`In reviewing a trial court's decision on a motion to suppress[,] ... our responsibility is to ensure that there was a substantial basis for the decision....
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