Hatcher v. State

Jimmie Lee Hatcher was convicted for the unlawful sale of cocaine, sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, and fined $2,500.

I

Although the issue of the sufficiency of the evidence is raised, appellant's counsel candidly admits that the evidence is sufficient to sustain the conviction. This case involved a controlled purchase of crack cocaine.

II

The appellant was sentenced "to the term of fifteen (15) years, split such that Jimmy Lee Hatcher is to serve three (3) in the state penitentiary and twelve (12) years on probation."

Alabama Code 1975, § 15-22-54(a), provides, in pertinent part, "nor shall…