Taylor v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of possession of marihuana. The jury assessed punishment at two years’ confinement.

Initially, appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. He contends that the evidence is insufficient to prove that he had knowledge, or the actual control, care, and management, of marihuana seeds found scattered on the carpet of his Toyota. He further alleges that the arrest and search were illegal.

The record shows that Sheriff’s Deputy Raymond May, acting on information that a marihuana party was being held at Swan’s Point,…