Malone v. State

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Malone appeals from his conviction and sentence for selling cocaine. OCGA § 16-13-30 (b).

Williams, the officer who made the undercover drug buy, testified his superior had informed him that a black male was selling drugs at a certain corner. He drove to the vicinity of the corner, parked his vehicle and approached Malone on foot. Malone, who was seated on the steps or bannister of a house on the corner, sold Williams a piece of crack cocaine for $20. During the transaction, Williams was observed by other officers. They did not arrest Malone that night so as to be able to…