Green v. State

The three-count indictment charged Johnny Tom Green with the unlawful possession of Cocaine, Phencyclidine, and Marijuana, contrary to the provisions of the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Act No. 1407, Acts of Alabama, 1971 Regular Session).

The jury found the appellant guilty as charged on each of the three counts, but declined to assess a fine. The trial court then set sentence at thirteen years and nine months on each count, the said sentences to run concurrently.

The appellant filed a motion for a new trial, challenging the weight and sufficiency of the evidence and the sentence…