Manuel v. State

Alexander L. Manuel v. State of Maryland, No. 1495, Sept. Term 2019. Opinion by Arthur, J. CRIMINAL LAW—POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE To obtain a conviction for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance under § 5-602 of the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Code, the State must prove that the defendant had actual or construction possession of a controlled dangerous substance. To satisfy the possession element, the State must prove that the defendant had knowledge of both the presence and the general character or illicit nature of the substance. The State is not…