Carr v. Commonwealth

MILLIKEN, Judge.

This appeal involves the conviction on a drug charge of a guest in an automobile which contained dangerous drugs.

The appellant, David M. Carr, and his companion, Ronnie Dick, were indicted by the Grand Jury of Pulaski County for: (1) grand larceny (KRS 433.220) and (2) possession of dangerous drugs for the purpose of sale (KRS 217.725 and 217.731). Carr was convicted on the drug charge and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and fined $5,000, but was acquitted on the charge of grand larceny. Dick was found guilty on both charges, receiving the same sentence as Carr on…