People v. Martinez

Opinion by

Judge DAILEY.

Defendant, Sireino Joe Martinez, appeals a judgment of conviction entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of possession of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine), a class four felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class two petty offense. Defendant also contests his habitual criminal adjudication and the ninety-six year sentence to the Department of Corrections. We affirm the judgment, reverse the sentence, and remand for resentencing.

I. Background

Two confidential informants purchased marijuana on several occasions from defendant’s son. On one of…