Walker v. State

The appellant appeals from two convictions for the unlawful distribution of cocaine, in violation of § 13A-12-211, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and to an additional five years in prison under the enhancement provisions of § 13A-12-250, Code of Alabama 1975, on each charge. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently. The appellant raises six issues on appeal.

I

The appellant first contends that the trial court erred in denying his Batson1 motion. This argument has no merit. The record reveals that there were five black citizens on the jury venire. The State…