Dean v. State

Smith, Judge.

Edward Dean was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, OCGA § 16-13-30 (b). He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the trial court on the jury’s verdict.

1. Dean contends that the trial court erred in failing to direct a verdict of acquittal. “On appeal from a finding of guilt, . . . evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict. ...” Gazaway v. State, 207 Ga. App. 641, 642 (1) (428 SE2d 659) (1993). The evidence at trial showed that a confidential police informant agreed to purchase cocaine from Dean. A…