Phillips v. State

WALLACE, Judge.

A jury found Deaunte Phillips, also known as Deaunte Antwand Phillips, guilty of several felonies and two misdemeanors. On appeal, Mr. Phillips argues only that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal on the charge of possession of cannabis with intent to sell, a violation of section 893.13(l)(a)(2), Florida Statutes (2003). Because the State failed to present competent, substantial evidence to exclude Mr. Phillips’ hypothesis that he possessed the marijuana exclusively for personal use, we reverse the judgment and sentence for the…