Pratte v. State

ON REHEARING

The opinion in this case originally issued on January 31, 1984, is withdrawn and this opinion is issued in its place.

Appellant James Franklin Pratte was indicted twice for the unlawful sale of marijuana by the Madison County Grand Jury. In addition, he was indicted for the sale of cocaine; for the sale of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD); and for possession of methaqualone. Appellant entered a plea of guilty to each charge.

After sentencing hearing, appellant was given the following sentence: four years' imprisonment and a fine of $500 for his sale of marijuana; four years'…