State v. Charles

J¿GONZALES, J.

Gregory Charles, also known as Gregory Garrison, was charged by bill of information with two counts of knowingly and intentionally distributing cocaine in violation of La. R.S. 40:967(A)(1). He pled not guilty. After a trial by jury, he was found guilty as charged. Prior to sentencing, the State filed a habitual offender bill of information based on the instant conviction and an earlier conviction for distribution of cocaine. At a later hearing, defendant waived his rights with regard to a hearing on the multiple offender bill and admitted the allegations in the bill. The trial…