State v. Gray

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

Defendant, Floyd Gray, was indicted by bill of information for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, a violation of La.R.S. 40:967(A). Following a trial by jury he was found guilty of attempted possession of cocaine, a violation of La.R.S. 14:27 and R.S. 40:967(C). Defendant was subsequently sentenced to serve one year at hard labor. Defendant now appeals, raising two assignments of error.

Prior to sentencing defendant filed a motion for post verdict judgment of acquittal or in the alternative, for a modification of the trial court verdict. See La.C.Cr.P. art.…