Williams v. State

OPINION

Tracy Christopher, Justice

Appellant appeals his conviction for possession of less than one gram of cocaine. In a single issue appellant argues the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction for knowing possession of cocaine. Finding the evidence insufficient to show that appellant knew the substance was cocaine, we reverse and render judgment of acquittal.

*948BACKGROUND

At approximately 3:30 on the morning of the incident forming the basis of appellant’s arrest, Houston Police Department Officer Zachary Mercer was dispatched to Midtown Spa to investigate a suspicious event. "When…