Legal Opinion
State v. Watson
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 9, 1992No. CR 92-191PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COOKS, Judge.
Defendant, Jimmie Lee Watson, Sr., was charged with distributing cocaine in violation of La.R.S. 40:967(A)(1) by grand jury indictment. He was found guilty on May 21, 1991. Defendant then filed motions for a new trial and for post verdict judgment. The State also filed an habitual offender bill against the defendant. Prior to hearing on the motions and bill, defendant’s court-appointed trial attorney was replaced by another counsel. Defendant’s motions and the State’s bill were both heard on December 12, 1991. At conclusion of the hearing, defendant’s motions were denied; he was…
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