State v. Phayarath

hDECUIR, Judge.

The Defendant, Phonesanga Phayarath, was charged by bill of information with distribution of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance, namely MDMA, in violation of La.R.S. 40:966(A)(1), and with possession with intent to distribute a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, dextro-propoxyphene, in violation of La.R.S. 40:969(A)(1). Pursuant to a plea bargain with the State, he entered a plea of guilty to the reduced charge of attempted distribution of MDMA, and the State agreed to dismiss the count of possession with intent to distribute dextropropoxyphene. The Defendant…