Stanfield v. State

James R. Stanfield was convicted for trafficking in cocaine, the unlawful possession of meperidine, and the unlawful possession of marijuana. The respective sentences were ten years' imprisonment and a fine of $50,000, three years' imprisonment, and twelve months' imprisonment, the terms of imprisonment to run concurrently.

I

The defendant argues that the warrantless searches of his person and his automobile were illegal and in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

At approximately 6:30 on the evening of September 30, 1983, agents of the West Alabama Narcotics Squad executed a search warrant at…