State v. Woods

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Dan Woods (Woods) appeals his jury conviction for Distribution of Marijuana with Consideration in violation of SDCL 22-42-7. He was also convicted on two counts of Possession of Property with Altered Serial Number. His claimed errors on appeal relate only to the distribution conviction.

In late 1982, Yankton County law enforcement officials began investigating illegal drug traffic in that area. Sheriff Hun-hoff arranged for Michael Sanders to act as a paid undercover agent. After several unproductive meetings, Sanders purchased marijuana from Woods. The transaction was…