Moreland v. State

Marshall, Judge.

David H. and Gloria A. Moreland, husband and wife, (Cases Nos. 50022 and 50023, respectively) appeal their conviction in a joint jury trial of possession of marijuana and phencyclidine.

The state’s evidence showed that detectives from the Henry County Sheriffs Office, armed with a search warrant, conducted a raid on the Morelands’ apartment. When the detectives knocked on the door and announced their presence, they heard the voice of a female coming from the kitchen saying: "Put this under your dress” or "Put it in your clothes.” The door was then opened by Gloria Moreland,…