State v. Rufener

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Eugene Rufener (Rufener) was found guilty on three counts of distributing marijuana. Each count alleged distribution of more than one pound in violation of SDCL 22-42-7. Concurrent six year sentences on each count were imposed. Rufener appeals. We affirm.

Roger Persing was arrested on October 30, 1984, after an undercover agent purchased marijuana from him. Persing entered into a plea agreement which required his cooperation with law enforcement personnel to identify his drug source. Persing testified about purchases he made from Rufener in mid and late October of 1984,…