Ellis v. State

Hobert Ellis was indicted by the June, 1981, Etowah County Grand Jury for trafficking in cannabis contrary to Section20-2-80 (1)(a) Code of Alabama 1975. Trial was had with the jury finding him "guilty as charged." A sentencing hearing was held after which appellant was sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment and assessed a $25,000 fine. From that conviction he now appeals.

Around 12:30 p.m. on May 16, 1981, appellant and his wife were seen on Littleton Road, a much traveled country road between Highways 431 and 278 in Etowah County. Appellant stopped his truck in the middle of the road and…