State v. Hernandez

OPINION

APODACA, Judge.

{1} Defendant appeals his jury conviction of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute under NMSA 1978, Section 30-31-22(A)(1) (1990). He argues that insufficient evidence supported the jury’s determination of his knowledge and control of the marijuana. We disagree and affirm Defendant’s conviction.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

{2} Defendant testified on his own behalf at trial. He resided in Kansas, where he worked in construction. He was married and had six children. Defendant stated that he flew from Kansas to Juarez, Mexico, to purchase an affordable…