Ellison v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Alonzo Ellison was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and asserting error in (i) statements made by the prosecutor during closing argument and (ii) the verdict form. We hold that the evidence was sufficient and that Ellison waived the alleged errors. Accordingly, we affirm.

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