Neptune v. State
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
ALLEN, Justice.
Thomas Anthony Neptune appeals from his conviction for possession of cocaine, a controlled substance. Neptune asserts a number of grounds of error, one of which is that the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction. We agree with Neptune that the evidence is insufficient. Con*169sequently, we reverse and remand with instructions to enter an order of acquittal.
It is undisputed that Neptune was found in possession of a vial of white powder. What Neptune disputes is whether the State sufficiently proved that the white powder was cocaine. The only evidence on this point was…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Brooks v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1982
- Denby v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1983
- Gutierrez v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1980
- Aquamarine Associates v. Burton Shipyard, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1983
- Roberts v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1976
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.