State v. Hall’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “Intent is a fact which may be inferred from circumstantial evidence. State v. Hall, 602 So.2d 256 (La.App. 2d Cir.), writ denied 609 So.2d 254 ([La.]1992). Factors which are useful in determining whether the circumstances are sufficient to prove an intent to distribute cocaine or a controlled dangerous substance ("CDS") include (1) whether the defendant ever distributed or attempted to distribute a CDS; (2) whether the CDS was in a form usually associated with distribution to others; (3) whether the amount was such as to create a presumption of intent to distribute; (4) expert or other testimony that the amount found in the defendant's possession was inconsistent with personal use only; and (5) the presence of paraphernalia, such as baggies or scales, evidencing an intent to distribute. State v. House, 325 So.2d 222 (La.1975); State v. Hall, supra . Testimony of street value and dosage units of the drug is also relevant to the issue of intent. State v. Appacrombie, [ 616 So.2d 285 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 623 So.2d 1302 (La.1993)].”

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   e.g. 984 So. 2d 256 - State v. Samuel