State v. Gonzalez

OPINION

GOULD, Judge.

¶ 1 Alfredo Gonzalez appeals his conviction for transportation of dangerous drugs for sale. For the reasons that follow, we affirm. In reaching our decision, we hold that expert testimony as to the modus operandi of a drag trafficking organization may, depending upon the facts and circumstances of a case, be admitted as evidence. 1 There is no per se rule of inadmissibility for such testimony, and trial courts have the discretion to consider the relevancy and danger for unfair prejudice of such evidence on a case-by-ease basis.

Factual Background

¶ 2 On July 27, 2010,…