Manis v. State

Webb, Judge.

Larry Ault and Phyllis Ault Manis were jointly indicted for violation of the Drug Abuse Control Act (Code Ann. Ch. 79A-9), Count 1 alleging the possession, and Count 2 the sale, of marijuana. Defendants waived jury trial and were tried before the court without a jury, resulting in a verdict of guilty on each count. Their motion for new trial was overruled, and they now appeal. Held:

1. Betty Ann Walker, senior toxicologist at the State Crime Laboratory, testified that "The green leafy material [in question] is positive for marijuana in the amount of 10 grams.” Defendants testified…