Pou v. State

The appellant was indicted by the Russell County grand jury for possession of marijuana, in violation of § 20-2-70, Code ofAlabama (1975). The appellant was convicted in a jury trial of the offense charged, and he was sentenced under the Habitual Felony Offender Act to a term of 10 years' imprisonment. Two issues are raised on this appeal.

I

The appellant contends that State's Exhibit No. 1, a small, clear plastic bag containing marijuana, was improperly admitted into evidence by the trial court. The appellant argues that the prosecution failed to establish a proper chain of custody for this…