State v. Henson

CRIST, Judge.

Defendant appeals from a jury conviction for sale of amphetamines, a controlled substance under § 195.020, RSMo.1978. Defendant was sentenced to a term of ten years pursuant to § 195.200.1(4), RSMo. 1978.

On July 4, 1979, in Hannibal, Missouri, the defendant sold amphetamines to Michael McKenna, a deputy sheriff who had made the acquaintance of the defendant. The deputy was employed as an undercover agent at the time. He drove a motorcycle and wore long hair.

At the time of the sale, defendant operated a motorcycle repair shop. On July 4, 1979, Deputy McKenna visited defendant at…