State of Minnesota v. Dominic Jason Allen Sam

OPINION

RODENBERG, Judge.

Appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to convict him of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance with a firearm enhancement, arguing that the circumstantial evidence of his guilt is consistent with reasonable inferences other than guilt. Appellant also challenges his conviction of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, which conviction respondent agrees cannot stand. We reverse.

FACTS

On June 28, 2013, appellant Dominic Jason Allen Sam drove a car belonging to P.M., with R.S. in the front passenger’s seat. Appellant drove past State…