Douglas v. State

The appellant, Theresa Douglas, was convicted of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, a violation of §13A-12-211, Ala. Code 1975. The trial court sentenced her to serve a term of ten years in prison. It also enhanced her sentence by five years because the sale took place within three miles of a school and an additional five years because the sale took place within three miles of a public housing project. See §§13A-12-250 and 13A-12-270, Ala. Code 1975. Finally, it imposed a $1,000 Demand Reduction Assessment Act fine. See § 13A-12-281, Ala. Code 1975. The appellant filed a motion…