579 So. 2d 692 | Ala. Crim. App. | 1991
This is a consolidated appeal. The defendants were indicted for the unlawful sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of cocaine, in violation of §
The record reveals that during the State's opening statement, the prosecutor referred to the fact that Love was "working off" some charges against him. (R. 47) Both the narcotics investigator who worked with Love and Love testified that, after Love was arrested, the investigator told Love he would advise the appropriate person, a United States attorney or district attorney, if Love assisted the police. They also testified that no agreement was discussed at that time. The record reveals that the appellants were informed of the terms of an agreement before any testimony was given by Allen Love. Appellant Shearer interviewed Love prior to his cross-examination of Love. The record also reflects that both appellants thoroughly cross-examined the witness about the agreement. In fact, the entire cross-examination *693
of Love concerned the agreement. Thus, the jury was fully apprised of the agreement and defense counsel was able to thoroughly use the information during closing arguments.See United States v. Walker,
AFFIRMED.
All the Judges concur.