Darden v. Commonwealth

STUMBO, Justice.

A Todd Circuit Court jury convicted Marcus T. Darden of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (enhanced by possession of a firearm), possession of a weapon on school property, and possession of marijuana. Darden was sentenced to a total of five (5) years imprisonment. The Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, affirmed his conviction. We granted discretionary review and now reverse and remand the case to the Todd District Court.

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