King v. State

Emanuel Hurbert King appeals his conviction for trafficking in cocaine in violation of section 893.135(l)(b)l, Florida Statutes, contending that the evidence adduced at trial was insufficient to prove he was in constructive possession of the cocaine found in the locked trunk of the car in which he was riding as a passenger. The state was required to prove three essential elements to establish King’s constructive possession of the cocaine:(1) his dominion and control over the contraband;(2) his knowledge that the contraband was within his presence; and(3) his knowledge of the illicit nature of…