Ex Parte Derek Jermaine Baker. (in Re Derek Jermaine Baker v. State of Alabama)

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama held that Baker was entitled to obtain a sample of the seized substance for independent testing because his timely discovery motions sought material evidence that the State intended to use against him. The court concluded that denying access prejudiced Baker, violated due process, and exceeded the trial court's discretion. The court reversed the Court of Criminal Appeals' judgment and remanded.