Powell v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Acting pro se, Charlie Lee Powell directly appeals from the denial of his motion to correct an illegal sentence. See Jackson v. State, 223 Ga. App. 471 (1) (477 SE2d 893) (1996); Jefferson v. State, 205 Ga. App. 687 (1) (423 SE2d 425) (1992); McCranie v. State, 157 Ga. App. 110, 111 (2), (3) (276 SE2d 263) (1981).

Powell was indicted on four charges: sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, aggravated assault and felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer. Following the presentation of the state’s case, Powell’s trial counsel announced Powell wanted…