Legal Opinion
State v. Francis
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided January 11, 2017No. 51,048-KAPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGarrett, J.
[iThe defendant, Jakeith L. Francis, was found guilty by a jury of one count of attempted possession of a Schedule III controlled dangerous substance (“CDS”) (acetaminophen with codeine), in violation of La. R.S. 40:968(C) and La. R.S. 14:27, and one count of attempted possession of a Schedule II CDS (methamphetamine), in violation of La. R.S. 40:967(C) and La. R.S. 14:27. He was sentenced to serve 12 months at hard labor on each count, with the sentences to be served concurrently, and was given credit for time served. He appeals, claiming there was insufficient evidence to support his…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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