Defendant Dickerson was convicted after a trial by jury of possession of heroin, a violation of LSA-R.S. 40:971, and was sentenced to five years' imprisonment. Five bills of exceptions reserved to rulings of the trial court are the bases for the instant appeal. We find merit in the bill of exceptions taken to the trial court's denial of defendant's motion for a new trial, and reverse.
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