Ricks v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of possession of cocaine, OCGA § 16-13-30 (a), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, OCGA § 16-13-30 (b), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, OCGA § 16-11-131 (b). His motion for new trial was denied.

An undercover drug task force officer and a confidential informant met with appellant, the target of a drug investigation, in an attempt to effect an undercover purchase of marijuana. Appellant agreed to sell them one pound of marijuana but stated that a 30-min-ute drive from Soperton to Metter would be necessary to procure it. The…