Bailey v. State

Bethel, Judge.

Kimon Bailey appeals his conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He argues that the trial court committed plain error when it failed to charge the jury that the State had to prove his knowledge of possessing cocaine beyond a reasonable doubt. We disagree and affirm because Bailey cannot show that the alleged error affected the outcome of the trial court proceedings.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, and the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence.” State v. Robinson,…