Carroll v. State

DON T. UDALL, Superior Court Judge.

Defendant Calvin Joseph Carroll with co-defendant Arthur James Sorrell was charged with unlawful possession of narcotics. At the conclusion of state’s evidence at a joint trial the court granted a directed verdict in favor of Sorrell. The case against Carroll was submitted to the jury which returned a verdict of guilty. From the judgment of conviction and sentence he appeals.

The evidence most strongly stated in favor of the State reveals that the defendant was arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by two City of Phoenix police officers. The hour was 11:05…