Ravellette v. State

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellant and a codefendant were jointly charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. The jury found them guilty and assessed their punishment at three years in the Department of Correction and a $5,000 fine. Upon the jury’s recommendation, the trial judge suspended the sentence of imprisonment. Appellant contends for reversal that the trial court erred in refusing his motion for a directed verdict. We agree.

Appellant and his codefendant jointly occupied a multiroom rent house. The police had had this house under surveillance for approximately an hour when…