Lyons v. State

Johnny Lyons was indicted and convicted for trafficking in cocaine in violation of Alabama Code 1975, § 20-2-80 (2)(a) (1980). Sentence was three years' imprisonment and a fine of $50,000. Two issues are raised on appeal.

I

The State presented sufficient evidence to establish Lyons' constructive possession and knowledge of the presence of the cocaine.

Based on information received from a confidential informant, officers of the Narcotics Division of the Gadsden Police Department searched the residence of William E. Heard on the morning of October 14, 1983. When Captain J.C. Owens went into the…