State v. Sundel

The defendant was indicted on charges that he unlawfully possessed controlled substances, cocaine and cannabis, with the intent to deliver them in violation of G.L. 1956 (1968 Reenactment) §21-28-4.01(A)(l), -(2)(a). After a trial on these charges, a Superior Court jury found the defendant guilty of possession of the two controlled substances but not guilty of the two charges of possession with intent to deliver. The court then imposed a fine of $500 for possession of the cannabis but deferred sentence for possession of the cocaine. The defendant appeals.

The facts as established during the…