Foster v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Germichael Foster appeals his conviction for cocaine trafficking, contending that the trial court erred by denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal because the State’s evidence was insufficient. He also asserts his trial counsel was ineffective. Because the State’s evidence was insufficient for a rational trier of fact to find Foster guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of cocaine trafficking, we reverse. Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979).

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