Adams v. State

Phipps, Judge.

A jury found William Henry Adams guilty of two counts of felony sale of cocaine and two counts of felony possession of cocaine. After the jury returned its verdict but before sentencing, the district attorney introduced evidence of prior felony convictions for (1) possession of cocaine, (2) interference with government property, (3) obstruction of an officer, and (4) burglary.

Decided January 13, 2000. Samuel C. Finster, Sr., William U. Hyden, Jr., for appellant. Herbert E. Franklin, Jr., District Attorney, Bruce E. Roberts, Assistant District Attorney, for appellee.

During…