State v. McDowell

Following a bench trial, Jason McDowell (“Defendant”) now appeals the trial court’s judgment finding Defendant guilty of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, in violation of Section 195.211,1 possession of methamphetamine, in violation of Section 195.202, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, in violation of Section 195.233. The judgment of conviction is affirmed.

BACKGROUND

On January 23, 2014, an employee (“Housekeeper”) of Red Roof Inn was conducting routine housekeeping functions in various hotel rooms. Upon entering Room 214, the Housekeeper encountered a “white…