State v. Jackson

J^MOON LANDRIEU, Judge Pro Tempore.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On April 30, 2002 the State filed a bill of information charging the defendant-appellant with one count of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, a violation of La. R.S. 40:967(A)(1), and one count of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, a violation of La. R.S. 40:966(A)(1). The defendant pled not guilty to both counts at his arraignment on May 3, 2002. On May 15, 2002 the court heard and denied the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. Trial began on October 29, 2002; after a one-day recess, trial…