Robinson v. State

Vernell Robinson appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of more than twenty grams of cannabis. Robinson argues that the trial court erred by denying Robinson’s motion for judgment of acquittal and by excluding the testimony of Robinson and his brother. The trial judge excluded the testimony because it found Robinson had failed to give the state notice of his intent to claim an alibi. Robinson, however, was not required to file a notice of alibi in this case. Robinson’s brother was not presenting an “alibi” as contemplated by the applicable rule but rather a general denial of…