McDonald v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellants in thesé companion cases were jointly indicted, tried and convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Motions for new trial were filed, amended and, after a hearing, denied. Both appellants appeal their convictions and their appeals are consolidated for review.

The evidence adduced at trial showed that a paid, unnamed, confidential informant made casual contact with appellant Davis approximately six weeks prior to appellants’ arrest at which time the informant indicated his interest in purchasing an ounce of cocaine. Davis told the informant that he…