Kegler v. State

Barnes, Presiding Judge.

After the police executed a search warrant at a residence and found drugs and drug paraphernalia there, Clarence Edward Kegler was charged with and convicted of trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The trial court denied his motion for new trial, leading to this appeal. Kegler challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and contends that the trial court erred by allowing the State’s lead investigator to remain in the courtroom after the rule of sequestration had been invoked, by failing to give the pattern charge on leniency, and…