George v. State

JAMES H. FAULKNER, Retired Justice.

Cleveland Ed George was indicted for the offense of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in violation of § 13A-12-211, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found George guilty as charged in the indictment, and he was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary plus an additional five years because the sale of a controlled substance occurred within three miles of a school. See § 13A-12-250. Four issues are raised on appeal.

I

George contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion in limine, which sought to prevent his prior misdemeanor conviction…