Adkins v. Commonwealth

Defendant, Jerry Wayne Adkins, was convicted by the trial court, sitting without a jury, of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in violation of Code § 54-524.101:1. He was found guilty as charged and sentenced to confinement in the State penitentiary for a term of five years.

The defendant contends that the evidence was insufficient (a) to show possession of the marijuana seized, and (b) to prove that defendant had an intent to distribute the drug.

The uncontroverted evidence shows that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on September 5, 1975, an anonymous caller informed Trooper Jordan…