McLeod v. State

JAMES H. FAULKNER, Retired Justice.

Christopher McLeod was indicted for the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, to-wit: cocaine, in violation of § 13A-12-211 Code of Alabama, 1975. He was tried before a jury, was found guilty, and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary plus an additional five years under the schoolyard statute, § 13A-12-250, Code of Alabama.

At his trial, McLeod was represented by appointed counsel. On appeal, McLeod is represented by different appointed counsel. There was no motion for new trial filed under Rule 24, A.R.Cr.P.

On appeal, McLeod alleges that…