Dixon v. State

George Roce Smith, Justice.

At a bifurcated trial the jury first found the appellant, Roy Lee Dixon, guilty of possession of heroin with intent to deliver, as charged. The jury then found Dixon to be a habitual criminal, with three previous felony convictions, and imposed a 40-year sentence. The principal question is whether there is sufficient evidence to support the finding that Dixon intended to deliver the heroin that was found in his possession.

The witness Andol testified that after having pleaded guilty to a drug charge he volunteered to assist undercover officers in making a purchase of…