State of New Hampshire v. Michael Francis

The defendant, Michael Francis, appeals his conviction of possession of heroin with the intent to dispense. See RSA 318-B:2 (Supp. 2012) (amended 2013). He argues that: (1) the Superior Court (Brown, J.) erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained from a search of a vehicle; and (2) the Superior Court (Mangones, J.) erred in denying his motion to dismiss based upon insufficient evidence that he possessed the heroin found in the vehicle. We affirm.

The following facts are drawn from the trial court order on the defendant’s motion to suppress, are supported by the record, or are…