Channell v. State

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Elbert Patton Channell, III was indicted and convicted for trafficking in cannabis in violation of Ala. Code 1975 §20-2-80. Sentence was three years' imprisonment and a fine of $25,000. Four issues are raised on appeal.

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Channell argues that he was improperly stopped because the police did not have probable cause and that the subsequent search of his automobile was improper because of the lack of exigent circumstances.

Tuscaloosa Police Officer John Samaniego,…