State v. Drabek

LAWRENCE E. MOONEY, JUDGE

The defendant, James R. Drabek, appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of possessing methamphetamine, a controlled substance, in violation of Section 195.202 RSMo. Mr. Drabek challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction. He contends the State failed to adduce sufficient evidence to prove that he knowingly possessed the methamphetamine. We agree with his contention and reverse his conviction.

Factual and Procedural Background

Mr. Drabek was arrested after a search of his home in Doe Run, in Saint Francois County. Mr.…