State v. Blake

James Blake (Blake) appeals from his judgment and conviction on two drug charges: one count of possession of cocaine and one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. At the time, Blake was on probation for a previous drug-related conviction. On appeal, Blake asserts that the trial court improperly instructed the jury on the crime of possession of a controlled substance, arguing that the instructions given allowed the jury to convict without proof of criminal intent. Moreover, Blake complains that the evidence presented as to the methamphetamine charge was insufficient to…