Young v. State

Inman Young, III was indicted for the possession of marijuana in violation of § 20-2-70, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant "guilty as charged in the indictment" and after a sentencing hearing the trial court set his punishment at fifteen years in the penitentiary.

John Carlisle testified that he was under contract with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Department to investigate drug smuggling and other illegal activity in the Baldwin County area. Pursuant to his duty as an undercover investigator, he contacted the appellant and arranged a charter of appellant's airplane. Appellant…