German v. State

Appellant, Shermaine German, was convicted of trafficking in cannabis, in violation of § 20-2-80, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment.

Appellant's conviction arises out of the following facts. The Montgomery Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a residence in Montgomery, Alabama. After the fire was extinguished, Lt. John Miller of the fire department conducted the customary and routine search of the building. During his search Miller discovered two plastic bags containing a green, leafy substance.

Miller notified the fire officer in charge at the scene of…