Motes v. State

Billy Motes was tried on a two-count indictment charging him with the possession and sale of marijuana in the form of hashish in violation of the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. After pleading not guilty, he was tried, convicted and sentenced to three years in the State penitentiary.

The evidence presented by the State showed that on May 20, 1976, Glen Kilpatrick, an undercover narcotics agent for the North Alabama Drug Unit, and Mike Etheridge went to a house occupied by the Appellant, Billy Motes, and his wife. It was about 7:00 P.M., when the two arrived at the house. In response…