People v. Skufca

I. Facts and Procedural History

In September 2000, Respondent Stephen Skufca was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, including contraband, in the first degree, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Skufca pled not guilty and went to trial, but his first trial ended in a mistrial because of a discovery violation. Following a second jury trial, Skufca was convicted of possession of methamphetamine and of more than one but less than eight ounces of marijuana, but the jury did not find that he possessed those drugs with…