Hamrick v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Herbert Hamrick, was convicted of selling diazepam, possession of diazepam with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

On March 27, 1989, an off-duty Gwinnett County police officer who happened to be at a car dealership observed Hamrick seated in a van pouring several pills from a prescription container into the hand of another individual. A third individual was standing in front of the van, ostensibly serving as a look-out. The police officer called for assistance.

When another officer arrived, both officers approached…