Hester v. State

William S. Hester, the appellant, was convicted of the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, cocaine, a violation of § 13A-12-211, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment, under the enhancement statutes, § 13A-12-250 and -270, and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine, and $50 to the victims' compensation fund. On this appeal, he presents three issues for review; however, we find it necessary to address only his first issue at this time.

Hester contends that the trial court erred when it took judicial notice of the facts that this crime occurred within three…