Lockett v. State

489 So.2d 653 (1986)

George LOCKETT, alias

v.

STATE.

8 Div. 325.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama.

January 28, 1986.

Rehearing Denied February 25, 1986.

Certiorari Denied May 23, 1986.

Mark McDaniel, Huntsville, for appellant.

Charles A. Graddick, Atty. Gen., and Victor Jackson, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.

Alabama Supreme Court 85-620.

TYSON, Judge.

George Lockett was indicted for possession of marijuana and for possession of cocaine. The jury found the appellant guilty of both offenses. He was sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment in the penitentiary.

On the evening of August 22, 1984, Hollis…