Whatley v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Appellant, Dallas Lee Whatley, appeals his conviction of trafficking in cocaine, in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, and of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony involving the possession of a controlled substance as provided in OCGA § 16-13-31, said offense being in violation of OCGA § 16-11-106 (b) (4).

Certain Atlanta police officers were en route to a known drug activity area, having received information that a person named “Dallas” was selling drugs in the area at night. While en route, a radio call was received that a juvenile or…