Lewis v. State

While I agree that the State presented sufficient evidence to affirm Lewis’s conviction of possession of drug-related objects, and that this case must be remanded for resentencing on that conviction, I do not agree that we should affirm Lewis’s conviction of possession of methamphetamine. Therefore, I respectfully dissent in part from the majority opinion.

The evidence corroborating the testimony of Lewis’s co-defendant, Bishop, consisted of cash, a pocket scale, and Lewis’s statement to the investigating officer that he was present at Bishop’s home to buy drugs, not sell them. The State must…