# State v. Wilson

> Louisiana Court of Appeal · May 4, 1994 · 637 So. 2d 582

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/7680496

## Case

- **Full name:** STATE of Louisiana v. Donald M. WILSON
- **Court:** Louisiana Court of Appeal
- **Decided:** May 4, 1994
- **Citations:** 637 So. 2d 582; 1994 La. App. LEXIS 1294; 1994 WL 172169
- **Precedential status:** Published
- **Opinion:** Dissent by Ibrown
- **Judges:** Brown, Hightower, Ibrown, Norris
- **Cited by:** 2 later opinions in the Frix Law Library

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## Opinion text

I iBROWN, Judge,
dissenting from the reversal of sentence.
In a reverse sting operation defendant and another, who was also charged, purchased $1,200 worth of crack cocaine. The circumstances surrounding the transaction supported the more serious charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
In obtaining a reduction of his potential exposure by one-half, defendant significantly benefited from the plea bargain. Such a reduction is an appropriate aggravating circumstance to justify a departure from the guidelines. Further, concern with imposing consistent sentences in similar circumstances is a proper consideration.
In this case, defendant received a recommendation for intensive incarceration which enhanced his possible early release. I would affirm the trial court’s sentence.

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