State v. Champagne

819 So.2d 294 (2002)

STATE of Louisiana

v.

Darrin CHAMPAGNE.

No. 2002-KK-1218.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

June 5, 2002.

Granted. The trial court incorrectly granted the defendant's motion to suppress evidence, specifically $2,054.00 in cash found on the defendant at the time of his arrest and scales and baggies found during a search of his residence. This evidence formed an integral part of the charged transaction, possession of 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams of cocaine. R.S. 40:967(D); State v. Colomb, 98-2813, p. 3 (La.10/1/99), 747 So.2d 1074. The evidence is independently relevant to…