Turner v. State

McMILLAN, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Terrence Turner, appeals from his conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), a violation of § 13A-12-212, Ala.Code 1975. He was sentenced as a habitual offender to 17 years’ imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay a $2,500 fine, $1,000 to the victims compensation fund, $2,000 pursuant to the Drug Demand Reduction Assessment Act, $100 to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Trust Fund, and court costs.

Turner contends that the trial court committed reversible error by denying his motion in limine and allowing the…