State v. Wise

Ness, Justice:

Appellant, Jerry B. Wise, was found guilty of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and sentenced to four years imprisonment, suspended upon the service of twenty-four months with five years probation. We affirm.

Pursuant to a search warrant, Lexington County officials stopped appellant as he drove a 1971 green Datsun pickup truck from his place of employment. A quantity of marijuana wrapped in a denim jacket was found behind the driver’s seat. Appellant consistently disclaimed any knowledge of the jacket and its contents.

Initially, appellant asserts the trial court…