State v. Phelps

Larry D. Phelps appeals his jury conviction of attempt to possess marijuana, arguing that the trial judge erred in refusing to allow him to present evidence that he was the designated primary caregiver of a medical marijuana patient. He also contends that the judge should have allowed him to show that the marijuana was probably intended for the patient. We find no reversible error and, therefore, affirm.

FACTS

United Parcel Service (UPS) attempted to deliver a package addressed to Larry Phelps at 2234 McDonnell Creek Road. Unable to find such an address, UPS delivered the package to a Larry…