State v. Johnson

Howard, Judge:

Vivian Johnson appeals her conviction for distribution of crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine within one-half mile of a school. Johnson asserts error in the introduction into evidence of the crack cocaine, arguing the State failed to establish a proper chain of custody. Johnson also asserts the trial court erred by admitting prejudicial testimony describing the area relevant to the drug transaction as a high drug traffic area. We affirm.

On August 2, 1993, a confidential informant, Richard Rogers, purchased three “rocks” of crack cocaine from Johnson as part of a…