Legal Opinion
State v. McCain
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided July 16, 1991No. Cr90-1166PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOMENGEAUX, Chief Judge.
Defendant, Alton McCain, was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, a violation of La.R.S. 14:26, and one count of distribution of marijuana, a violation of La.R.S. 40:966 A(l). After a jury trial, defendant was convicted, by a unanimous vote, of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The jury could not reach a verdict on the remaining count, distribution of marijuana, and the trial court declared a mistrial as to that charge. Defendant later received a four year sentence which was suspended, with the defendant being placed on four years supervised…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- State v. KlarSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1981
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