Douglas v. State

OPINION

PRICE, Justice (Assigned).

This appeal is from a conviction by a jury for possession of marihuana. The trial court sentenced appellant to 20 years confinement and assessed a $10,000 fine.

On April 15, 1988, pursuant to a narcotic search warrant, members of a Houston Po lice Department’s drug enforcement team forcefully entered a small, one-bedroom apartment on the southwest side of town. Upon entering, the officers noted a strong aroma of burning marihuana permeating the air. Three occupants were inside and all were arrested. The appellant and another individual were observed sitting at…