Lane v. State

Robert Lane, Jr., the appellant, was convicted of five counts charging the unlawful distribution of cocaine, in violation of Ala. Code 1975, § 13A-12-211. He was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment on each count. Each 20-year sentence included enhancements under § 13A-12-250 (sale near a school) and § 13A-12-270 (sale near a public housing project). On this appeal from those convictions, the appellant contends that his constitutional right to a fair and impartial jury was denied because of the prosecutor's voir dire of the jury venire concerning other alleged drug dealers.

After the trial…