STATE v. TOUPS

No. 2001-K-1875.

833 So.2d 910 (2002)

STATE of Louisiana v. Mary L. TOUPS a/k/a Mary Billiot.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied January 24, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard P. Ieyoub, Attorney General, Harry F. Connick, District Attorney, Juliet L. Clark, Terrytown, Counsel for Applicant.

Kevin V. Boshea, New Orleans, Counsel for Respondent.


VICTORY, J.

We granted this writ to determine whether the court of appeal erred in vacating defendant's conviction for possession of cocaine, finding that the State failed to prove the element of possession. After reviewing the facts and the applicable law, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeal and reinstate defendant's conviction and sentence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

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