Brunetti v. State

Banke, Chief Judge.

Defendants Eugene Brunetti (erroneously indicted as Brumetti), James Franklin Lowe, and Rick E. Johnson were jointly indicted and tried on the charge of trafficking in cocaine. See OCGA § 16-3-31 (a). Brunetti was convicted as charged, while the other two defendants were found guilty of criminal attempt as a lesser included offense. Each filed a separate appeal to this court.

The evidence showed that on July 26, 1983, undercover law enforcement agents Smith and Kersey met with defendant Brunetti and purchased a sample of cocaine from him for $1,500. At this time, discussions…