SAUNDERS, Judge.
Defendant, Gregory Rosette, appeals his conviction for distribution of cocaine in violation of La.R.S. 40:967(A). Because we find that the photograph line-up was unduly suggestive and created a substantial likelihood of misidentification, we reverse.
FACTS
On April 22, 1993, an undercover police officer made a cocaine buy in Opelousas, Louisiana, at a place referred to as "The Bottom." The undercover officer prepared a report...
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