Grikis v. State

Andris Jacob Grikis was convicted for the unlawful possession of marijuana, sentenced to three years' imprisonment, granted probation, and fined $5,000. On this appeal from that conviction, he raises one issue.

There were four counts in the indictment returned against the defendant: Count one — unlawful sale of marijuana on October 8, 1986; Count two — unlawful possession of marijuana on October 8, 1986; Count three — unlawful sale of marijuana on October 10, 1986; Count four — unlawful possession of marijuana on October 10, 1986.

The jury acquitted the defendant of counts one, two, and three,…