People v. Cole

The defendant, Doyle Kenneth Cole, was charged in an information with the sale of a narcotic drug (heron) and conspiracy to sell a narcotic drug with the intent to induce or aid the unlawful use or possession (“hard sale”). Trial to a jury resulted in the defendant’s conviction of conspiracy to sell a narcotic drug and of the lesser included offense of “soft sale.” The court of appeals reversed the convictions and ordered a new trial in People v. Cole, 39 Colo. App. 323, 570 P.2d 8 (1977). We granted certiorari and now affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions for a new…