People v. Hardy

On the afternoon of August 19, 1984, the defendant was arrested for possession of cocaine. According to the arresting officer, he observed three men huddled beside a service road and, upon approaching them, noticed that the defendant was holding a plastic bag containing a white powder. When the men became aware of the police officer’s presence, they ran; the officer chased and apprehended the defendant. The police officer testified that the defendant admitted the powder was cocaine, but stated that he only wanted to buy $30 worth. Thereafter, on two separate occasions, the defendant allegedly…