State v. Robertson

TERRI F. LOVE, Judge.

Defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine, and sentenced to seven years without benefit of probation or suspension of sentence. On appeal, defendant alleges the trial court erred by denying his motions to suppress evidence seized from his person and his residence, denying his motion for a mistrial, and imposing a sentence that was excessive. For the reasons assigned below, we affirm the defendant’s conviction and sentence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Detective Robert Ferrier (“Detective Ferrier”), of the New Orleans Police Department Sixth District Narcotics Unit,…