State v. Cartier

The defendant was convicted in the Superior Court {DiClerico, J.) of the felony of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, RSA 318-B:2, I, :26, 1(b)(1) (Supp. 1989), and the misdemeanor of possessing marijuana, RSA 318-B:2, I, :26, 11(d) (Supp. 1989). Here, he raises claims that the evidence was insufficient to prove possession of either drug or intent to distribute the cocaine; that as a matter of law neither drug was “controlled” at the date of the offenses; and, finally, that the State failed to offer any evidence that either drug was “controlled” so as to subject him to criminal…