Williams v. State

CASANUEVA, Judge.

Zamara Janice Williams appeals her judgment and sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver. She challenges the sufficiency of evidence to support a guilty verdict for the constructive possession of the illegal drug. We conclude that her challenge is meritorious because the trial court erred by denying her motion for judgment of acquittal.1

Background

Tampa police officers Filippone and Cruz followed Ms. Williams onto the interstate highway after they saw her drop off a passenger in the middle of 24th Avenue. They signaled to her to pull…