State v. Quinones

IsCANNELLA, Judge.

This is an appeal by the state from a modification of a jury verdict. We dismiss this appeal on the basis of prematurity and remand.

Defendant, Jon Quinones was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, in violation of La.R.S. 40:967 A.l. Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty as charged. The state subsequently filed a multiple offender bill. Defendant filed several post-trial motions, including a motion for new trial, a motion in arrest of judgement, and a motion for post-verdict judgment of acquittal. After a hearing, the trial judge denied the…