Defendant, Eugene Evans, was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, a violation of R.S. 40:967, and was sentenced to nine years at hard labor. Defendant appeals, arguing three assignments of error. Finding merit in his first assignment of error, we reverse defendant's conviction and remand the case to the district court for a new trial.
On August 9, 1988, Eugene Evans was arrested...
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