Garner v. State

The appellant was indicted for possession of cocaine, in violation of § 13A-12-212, Code of Alabama, 1975. A jury found the appellant guilty as charged. The appellant was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, was fined $5,000, and was assessed $10,000 for the victims' compensation fund.

David Sedberry, an investigator with the Huntsville Police Department, testified that on November 9, 1990, he and other officers executed a search warrant at Sam Alexander's house. The appellant was living with Alexander at the time. The search warrant was based upon information from a confidential informant who…