Hayes v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Tommy Ray Hayes was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and his motion for new trial was denied. He appeals, contending that the evidence was insufficient to authorize the verdict of guilty. The state presented the testimony of three special agents of the Valdosta/Lowndes County Drug Unit, who while on duty observed Hayes outside a place known as the Hill Street Booze. Hayes was standing close to another black male with his arm outstretched, palm upward. The other man was looking at his upturned, outstretched palm. The officers testified that this…