Hemphill v. State

The appellant, Theodory Julius Hemphill, was convicted of distribution of crack cocaine, a violation of § 13A-12-211, Ala. Code 1975. His two-year sentence was suspended, but he was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment pursuant to §§ 13A-12-250 and -270, Ala. Code 1975. He raises three issues.

I

The appellant contends that the trial court erred by refusing to give the following charge to the jury: "Defendant who acts as the buyer's agent (also known as procuring agent) is not guilty of unlawfully 'selling' controlled substances." The appellant also contends that the trial court erred by refusing…