Hamilton v. State

The appellant was found guilty of possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to sell, in violation of §20-2-70, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment and fined $25,000.

On March 4, 1985, Captain Dennis Surrett of the Talladega Police Department was told by a confidential informant that the appellant would be making a drug delivery in Talladega later that afternoon. The informant stated that he had talked with the appellant earlier that day and learned that he would be delivering 3.5 grams of cocaine to a certain area of Talladega at 4:00 o'clock…