State v. Bates

JiCOOKS, Judge.

Charles Bates appeals his conviction for distribution of cocaine, in violation of La.R.S. 40:967, and his sentence of twenty (20) years at hard labor. Finding no merit in his assignments of error, we affirm defendant’s conviction and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

The following facts were adduced at trial and are undisputed by Charles Bates. On November 13, 1992, Bates twice sold crack cocaine to undercover agents who were conducting a sting operation in Ferriday. At trial, he admitted passing drugs from another man to the officers and giving money received from the officers to…