Martin v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and sentenced to life in prison pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-30 (d). Defendant was not given the possibility of parole because of his status as a repeat offender under OCGA § 17-10-7 (b). This appeal followed the denial of defendant’s motion for new trial. Held:

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred in sentencing him without the possibility of parole under OCGA § 17-10-7 (b). This enumeration presents nothing for review as “defendant lacks standing to contest the statute until such time as he…