Jackson v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Lynn Derek Jackson, Jr. was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and sentenced to life in prison. He appeals.

1. In two enumerations of error appellant contends the State, in proffering evidence of a prior similar transaction, failed to comply with the requirements of Williams v. State, 261 Ga. 640 (409 SE2d 649) (1991) and Stephens v. State, 261 Ga. 467 (405 SE2d 483) (1991). Specifically, appellant maintains the State failed to establish either before the court during the pretrial hearing or before the jury during trial the purpose for which the…