State v. Moses

KENNETH M. ROMINES, Judge.

Introduction

Darryl Moses appeals his conviction for cocaine possession, arguing that insufficient evidence supported the jury’s verdict. Because we agree that no rational trier of fact could have found the elements of constructive possession beyond a reasonable doubt — principally because the State did not carry its burden to prove that Moses exercised dominion or control over the drugs — we reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

In October 2005, the Lincoln County SWAT Team obtained a search warrant for a two-bedroom mobile home in Lincoln County, owned by Darryl…