Strozier v. State

Adams, Judge.

Wade Douglas Strozier appeals the denial of his motion for new trial in connection with his conviction on one count of possession of drugs by an inmate. He asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion because the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. We agree and reverse.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, and the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence. Thomas v. State, 262 Ga. App. 492, 492-493 (1) (589 SE2d 243) (2003). The verdict must be upheld if any rational trier…