Gaines v. State

CONOVER, Presiding Judge.

Regina Gaines (Gaines) appeals her conviction by a jury of dealing in a Schedule II controlled substance, cocaine. Ind.Code 35-48-4-1, 85-48-2-6(b)(4).

We affirm.

ISSUE

This appeal presents a single issue for review: Whether the trial court erred in refusing to declare a mistrial.

FACTS

Working under cover, Officer Candiano (Candiano) became acquainted with Gaines. On February 16, 1982, Candiano accompanied Gaines to her uncle's home. There Candiano and Gaines visited a friend of Gaines, who sold Candiano a small amount of cocaine.

Immediately prior to trial, the court…