State v. Wright

KLEES, Judge.

The defendant, Andrew Wright, was indicted for distribution of heroin, in violation of L.S.A.-R.S. 40:966. On July 26, 1991, after a two day jury trial, the defendant was found guilty as charged. On November 12, 1991, the defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence. He now appeals.

FACTS:

In the late 1980’s, the New Orleans Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency engaged in an undercover operation named “Alley Cat” aimed at heroin traffickers. On September *5428, 1988, an undercover officer,…