Russaw v. State

The appellant, Robert Gene Russaw, was convicted of two counts of distribution of a controlled substance, cocaine, in violation of § 13A-12-211, Code of Alabama 1975. On each conviction, he was sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment, the sentences to run concurrently.

The evidence presented at trial tended to show that the appellant sold crack cocaine to an undercover police officer on two separate occasions. The appellant presents four issues for review on appeal.

I

The appellant argues that the state failed to establish an unbroken chain of custody of the cocaine received into evidence at the…