Arnold v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Appellants Roderick Arnold and Ricky Sanders were tried before a jury and convicted of trafficking in cocaine. Sanders was also convicted of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony involving drugs. They appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion for new trial.

At the time of his arrest, an informant told police officials that he could arrange a drug purchase. In the presence of two officers, who overheard and taped the conversation, the informant called appellants’ co-defendant Anthony Nixon and arranged for the purchase of three kilograms of cocaine for…