Green v. State

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Will Edward Green appeals from his conviction of the offense of possession of marihuana. After a trial by jury, the trial court assessed punishment at 180 days’ confinement and a $200.00 fine. 1

Green contends that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction for the possession of marihuana. He argues that the court erred by admitting the marihuana into evidence and that the evidence does not link him to the contraband.

The arresting officers testified that they first saw Green around 9:30 p.m. on October 12, 1993, that he was standing astride his…