State v. Locklear

CLARK, Judge.

We find no merit in the assignments of error relating to trial and verdict. The sole assignment of error which merits discussion concerns the sentencing procedure.

*39After verdict the State called as a witness a deputy sheriff. He testified, over defendant’s objection, that he had developed a reliable, confidential informant, who had told the witness that he had purchased marijuana from defendant on numerous occasions, and that defendant “was doing between $500 and $1,000 worth of grass a week.” Defense counsel and the District Attorney made statements to the court. Thereupon, the…