Stephens v. State

TAYLOR, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, James Edward Stephens, was convicted of the unlawful distribution of controlled substances, a violation of § 13A-12-211, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. The appellant received two additional sentences of five years each — one under § 13A-12-250 because the sale occurred within three miles of a school campus, and the other under § 13A-12-270 because the sale occurred within three miles of a public housing project.

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The appellant contends that the trial court erred in enhancing his sentence under § 13A-12-250 and §…