Hillis v. State

OPINION

Gary Wayne Hillis was convicted of trafficking in cocaine in violation of NRS 453.3395 and possession of marijuana in violation of NRS 453.336. Hillis contends his convictions should be reversed for various reasons stemming from the circumstances of his arrest and for the trial court’s refusal to instruct the jury on certain lesser-included offenses and on the procuring agent defense.

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