STATE v. FRANKS

No. CR85-175.

483 So.2d 224 (1986)

STATE of Louisiana, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Haywood FRANKS, Sr., Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

Rehearing Denied March 4, 1986.

Writ Denied May 12, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Johnny E. Wellons, Atty. at Law, Baton Rouge, for defendant-appellant.

Richard P. Ieyoub, Dist. Atty., Lake Charles, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before GUIDRY, FORET and DOUCET, JJ.


DOUCET, Judge.

Following a lengthy undercover investigation, the defendant, Haywood Franks, Sr., was arrested and charged on May 31, 1984 with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, a violation of La.R.S. 40:967(A)(1). The defendant was arraigned on June 25, 1984, entered a plea of not guilty, and requested trial by jury.

On November 6th and 7th, 1984, the defendant was tried before a jury of twelve persons who returned a verdict of guilty as charged...

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