Williams v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtTaylor, J.
Adam Tramane Williams appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal because, the state failed to present sufficient evidence that he had actual or constructive possession of cocaine.1 We agree and reverse.
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