State v. Silguero

YELVERTON, Judge.

A jury found defendant, Robert Alvear Silguero, guilty of the crimes of (1) distribution of marijuana, a violation of La.R.S. 40:966(A); (2) conspiracy to distribute marijuana, violations of La.R.S. 40:966(A) and La.R.S. 40:979 A; and (3) possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a violation of La.R.S. 40:967 A. The defendant now appeals his convictions alleging four assignments of error. We need address only the third assignment of error, as it is disposi-tive of the case.

Facts:

The distribution of marijuana charge was based on 38 pounds of marijuana in a suitcase…