Darden v. State

Pope, Chief Judge.

Defendants were all convicted of distributing cocaine, and defendant Holloman was also convicted on a separate charge of possession with intent to distribute. Following denial of their motions for new trial, defendants appeal.

Three officers were working undercover in an area of Rockmart known as a center for crack cocaine dealing. As they turned their truck into Second Street and slowed down, three men approached. These men were later identified as Darden, Jones and Lee, a co-defendant who was acquitted and is not involved in this appeal. One of the officers asked the men if…