State v. Burton

CLARENCE E. McMANUS, Judge.

| STATEMENT of the case

On March 26, 2009, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney filed a bill of information charging defendant, Lionel Burton, with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of cocaine in excess of 28 grams but under 200 grams in violation of LSA-R.S. 14:95.1 and R.S. 40:967 F, respectively. Defendant was arraigned on April 13, 2009, and pled not guilty. On June 5, 2009, the State amended the bill as to Count 2 to charge defendant with possession with intent to distribute heroin in violation of LSA-R.S. 40:966 A. On that same date,…