Sewell v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Tony Albert Sewell appeals from his conviction of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute) following the denial of his motion for a new trial. He was sentenced as a habitual offender.

1. Appellant first contends that Code Ann. § 27-2511 is unconstitutional because it diminishes the powers and authority of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. This case was transferred to this court by the Supreme Court and we find that appellant does not have standing to contest that code section until “. . . he [has] claimed a…