State v. McCartin

This indictment charges the defendant with unlawful possession and control of a central nervous system stimulant, a violation of G. L. 1956, (1968 Reenactment) §21-29-3(d). A Superior Court jury found the defendant guilty as charged. The trial justice denied the defendant’s motion for a new trial. The cause is before us on the defendant’s bill of exceptions.

At about 1:15 a.m. on June 9, 1967, in the City of Central Falls, Paul E. Olivier was operating a taxi owned by the Royal Cab Company when he received a radio message from his dispatcher to proceed to 58 Perry Street and pick up a…