Blanchard v. State

Guilloux Blanchard appeals his judgment, convicting him of trafficking in cocaine, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. We affirm.

While driving, Blanchard and his passenger, General Graham, were stopped by Detective Wooddell. At trial, Wooddell testified that he initiated the stop because he recognized Graham as a known drug dealer, who had an outstanding warrant and a history of possession with intent to deliver narcotics; Wooddell did not know Blanchard. Wooddell further testified that as he approached the car from the rear, he noticed Blanchard “manipulate” the…