State v. Finney

1STEVEN R. PLOTKIN, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

The issues in this appeal are was the motion to suppress properly denied and was a life sentence excessive.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The State filed a bill of information charging the defendant-appellant Gregory Finney with one count of violating La. R .S. 40:967 relative to simple possession of cocaine and one count of violating La. R.S. 14:34.2 relative to battery on a police officer wherein the officer was injured and required medical treatment. The defendant was arraigned and entered not guilty pleas. A motion to suppress was denied. The six person jury found…