Louisiana Court of Appeal November 7, 2012, No. 12-395 (State v. Martin)

lead-opinion

COOKS, Judge.

^PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Kevin Russell Martin (Defendant), was charged by bill of information with possession of cocaine over 400 grams. He initially entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a jury trial. Prior to the commencement of trial, Defendant and the State met in chambers with the trial judge to discuss the State’s offer of a plea bargain.