MOORE, J.
The defendant, LeMario D. Martinez, pled guilty to one count of distribution of marijuana, a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance in violation of La. R.S. 40:966A. He was subsequently sentenced to five years' imprisonment at hard labor. The defendant now appeals, alleging that the sentence is unconstitutionally excessive. For the following reasons, we affirm the conviction and sentence.
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On June 3 and 5, 2009, the defendant sold...
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