State v. Hecht

BROWN J.

This is a narcotics case where Hecht claims the state cannot make the mere “directing to or recommending of” a source of supply tantamount to being a party to an eventual narcotics sale. Although we agree with his argument as far as it goes, the evidence shows that Hecht’s activities amounted to much more than a mere recommendation of a source. For that reason, we affirm his conviction as a party to the crime.

Steven Hecht was convicted of being a party to the crime of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, contrary to secs. 161.41 (lm) and 939.05, Stats. In…