Williams v. State

Fletcher, Justice.

Williams was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and of escape. For the possession with intent to distribute charge, he received the mandatory life sentence required by OCGA § 16-13-30 (d) for conviction of a second or subsequent offense listed in subsection (b) of that same Code section. Williams was also sentenced to 12 months on the escape charge, to be served concurrently with the life sentence. Williams appeals and, for the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

1. The evidence showed that 2.7 grams of cocaine and cash in the amount of $874 were found…