Jones v. State

Pope, Judge.

Defendant Eddie Blaine Jones appeals from his conviction by a jury of possession of and selling cocaine in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (OCGA § 16-13-30). Held:

1. Defendant first contends that the trial court erred in admitting over objection evidence of similar transactions because the State failed to serve notice of its intent to present such evidence at least 10 days before trial as required by Uniform Superior Court (USC) Rule 31.1. In the case at bar, the State presented evidence that the required notice was mailed to defendant’s counsel on Friday,…