State v. Momplaisir

OPINION

GOLDBERG, Justice.

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on December 3, 2002, on appeal by the defendant, Hervey Momplaisir (Momplaisir or defendant), from a judgment of conviction for violations of the Uniformed Controlled Substances Act. The defendant challenges his convictions on three grounds. We affirm.

On February 23, 1998, Momplaisir and codefendant Jamal Brooks (Brooks or co-defendant) were charged with eight felony crimes; four drug counts and four weapons-related offenses. Specifically, defendant was charged with possession of one ounce to one kilogram of…