State v. Blow

Defendant appeals his conviction of two counts of dispensing marijuana in violation of 18 V.S.A. § 4224(g) and one count of obstructing justice in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 3015. We reverse and remand on all counts.

On March 6, 1987, a police informant met with a Burlington detective and indicated that he could purchase drugs from de*515fendant. He was then equipped with an electronic audio transmitter and transported to defendant’s residence, where he purchased marijuana. The detective monitored their conversation during the sale. The same procedure occurred five days later, with the same…