Legal Opinion

Elrod v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided August 12, 2004No. A04A0994PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Adams, Judge.

Glenn Elrod was convicted by a jury of trafficking in amphetamine. He appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Elrod first challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, arguing that the State failed to prove that he was in possession of more than 28 grams of amphetamine as charged in the indictment. We agree and reverse.

Pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-31 (e), “[a]ny person who knowingly sells, delivers, or brings into this state or has possession of 28 grams or more of... amphetamine, or any mixture containing ... amphetamine, as described in Schedule II” is guilty of…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Hill v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  3. Daniel v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In the Interest of S. C. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
  2. In the Interest Of: S. C. P., a ChildCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2013

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