Hilliard v. State

BARNES, J„ for the Court:

¶ 1. Robert Mitchell Hilliard appeals his conviction for the sale of a Schedule II controlled substance (cocaine) and the resulting sentence. Finding no error, we affirm.

SUMMARY OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On September 24, 2007, Phillip Melton was arrested by the Flowood Police Department on two counts of possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone and Xanax®), an expired tag, and a suspended driver’s license. Melton, a habitual offender, was on house arrest at the time. Melton agreed to cooperate with the police and act as a confidential informant,…