State v. Perkins

KENNETH W. SHRUM, Presiding Judge.

A jury convicted Vernon Perkins (Defendant) of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), § 195.202.1 The trial judge sentenced Defendant to a term of five years based on the jury’s recommendation. Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction, asserting, inter alia, that the evidence was insufficient to convict him of possession of methamphetamine. We agree. We reverse the judgment of conviction and remand for entry of a judgment of acquittal.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

When reviewing the sufficiency of evidence to support a criminal conviction, we…