Abbott v. State

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Wayne Abbott was tried and found guilty of two counts of violations of Act 590 of 1971 [Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 82-2601 — 2638 (Supp. 1973)] which were alleged to have occurred on May 14 and 15, 1972. Specifically, he was originally charged with having possession of amphetamine, a controlled substance, with intent to deliver, in violation of Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 82-2605 and 82-2617(a)(l)(ii). The information against him was amended to charge violation of 82-2609(b)(l) and 82-2617(a)(1)(ii).

For reversal of the judgment entered pursuant to the jury verdict, appellant first…