State v. Barnes

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

MENOR, J.

The defendant was convicted on two counts charging him with promoting a detrimental drug in the first degree, contrary to HRS § 712-1247(1) (f). The defendant appeals from the judgment and sentence of the circuit court.

We affirm the defendant’s conviction on the first count of the indictment, charging him with having distributed a detrimental drug, contrary to statute, on November 8, 1974. We, however, reverse his conviction on the second count of the indictment.

In support of the latter charge, there was admitted into evidence, over the defendant’s objection, a…