Florence v. State

Phipps, Judge.

A jury found Reno Florence guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He appeals, arguing — among other things — that the evidence was insufficient to show that he intended to distribute the cocaine. We agree. Accordingly, we reverse his conviction, remand the case, and direct the trial court to enter a judgment of conviction on the charge of possession of cocaine.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, a defendant no longer enj oys a presumption of innocence, and we view the evidence in a light most favorable to support the jury’s verdict.”1 Viewed in this light,…