Moreland v. State

Smith, Judge.

Shalom Moreland was convicted of one count of selling cocaine in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, OCGA § 16-13-30. His motion for new trial was denied and he appeals, enumerating the general grounds.

Moreland was positively identified by the officer to whom he sold cocaine. The officer testified that he knew Moreland, but previously had been introduced to him as “Shalome Moton.” At the time of the sale the officer was standing “within arm’s reach” of Moreland in adequate lighting, had a good opportunity to observe him, and was “a hundred percent positive” that…