SHEVIN, Judge.
Luis Manuel Estevez appeals a minimum mandatory sentence imposed on a conviction for trafficking in cocaine. We reluctantly reverse.
Estevez was charged with trafficking in cocaine in excess of 400 grams and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine. The evidence at trial demonstrated that the charges stemmed from Estevez's attempt to purchase over four kilograms (over 4,000 grams) of what he believed was cocaine. The jury acquitted Estevez of the conspiracy...
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