Latimer v. State

Bell, Chief Judge.

The defendants, Latimer and Reeves, were convicted and sentenced for the wrongful possession of marijuana in violation of the Georgia Drug Abuse Control Act.

Police officers, armed with a search warrant, went to the residence of Latimer in Sandersville, Georgia. Through a window both defendants were observed seated at a kitchen table. Defendant Latimer went to the front door to admit the officers. After entry, plant materials spread on the kitchen table were seized and were subsequently proven to be marijuana weighing in excess of seven ounces. Held:

1. The defendants complain…