Legal Opinion
State v. Nelson
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 29, 2012No. 46,915-KAPublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGaskins, J.
_J_¡The defendant, George Nelson, was convicted of distribution of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (CDS), marijuana. He was subsequently sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment at hard labor to be served consecutively with any probation or parole the defendant was obligated to serve. The defendant now appeals. We affirm the defendant’s conviction and sentence.
*749FACTS
On December 11, 2009, the Bienville Parish sheriffs department was conducting an extended undercover narcotics operation. The services of two confidential informants (CIs) were utilized. Prior to sending the CIs out, two…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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