State v. Gene

VICTORY, Judge.

Having been convicted by unanimous jury of one count each of distribution of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in violation of LSA-R.S. 40:967, and later adjudicated an habitual offender, defendant Dennis Ray Gene now appeals. Through counsel, defendant contends the trial court erred in refusing to grant a mistrial based on a state witness’s reference to other crimes evidence. He also contends the evidence against him was insufficient to find him guilty of possession with intent to distribute and that his sentences are excessive.

Additionally, via pro se…