STATE OF LOUISIANA v. CHRISTOPHER DUGAS JR CHRISTOPHER WJ DUGAS CHRISTOPHER DUGAS (2025)

Following a trial by jury, Christopher W.J. Dugas, Jr. (Defendant), was convicted of possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, a violation of La.R.S., 40:966, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a violation of La.R.S. 14:95.1. For possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, he was sentenced as an habitual offender and ordered to serve twenty-five years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. On the charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Defendant was sentenced to serve fifteen years without benefits, to run concurrently with his other sentence. Defendant appeals.

For the reasons assigned in State v. Dugas, 25-143 c/w 25-144, (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/___/25), ___So.3d___, handed down this day, we affirm Defendant's convictions and his sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Defendant's habitual offender sentence for possession with the intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids is hereby amended to delete the denial of parole eligibility. The trial court is instructed to make an entry in the court minutes to reflect this change. Additionally, in accordance with La.Code Crim.P. art. 930.8, Defendant is advised that no application for post-conviction relief shall be considered if it is filed more than two years after the judgment of conviction and sentence is final under the provisions of La.Code Crim.P. art. 914 or 922.

AFFIRMED AS AMENDED, WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

SHARON DARVILLE WILSON JUDGE