State v. Taylor

Connor, Judge:

A jury convicted Angela Taylor of trafficking in methamphetamine (“crank”). The trial court sentenced her to nine years and a $40,500 fine. We reverse and remand.

I. FACTS

On February 15, 1994, undercover SLED agent Ricky Pruitt, who was wired, went to Angela Taylor’s residence to buy crank. Only Taylor and Beverly Chastain were present.

The state presented evidence that proved Taylor was involved in the sale. For example, Taylor told Pruitt to come *164with her to the bathroom, where there was a small electronic scale with a plastic bag containing a tannish powdered substance on the…