State v. Tomes

GARY M. GAERTNER, JR., Judge.

Introduction

Tabitha Tomes (Defendant) appeals from a judgment of conviction for possession of a controlled substance, in violation of Section 195.202 RSMo 2000. The trial court sentenced Defendant to seven days in jail after a jury returned a guilty verdict and recommended a twenty-one-day sentence. Defendant asserts that the trial court erred in denying her motion for acquittal, because there was insufficient evidence to establish that she had knowledge of or control over the controlled substance. We reverse.

Background

In November 2007, Defendant was charged with…