Scruggs v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BENTON, J.

Vincent Lorenzo Scruggs appeals his convictions for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, Code § 18.2-248, and possession of a firearm while in possession of cocaine, Code § 18.2-308.4. Scruggs challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to prove that he possessed the cocaine found in his car. We reverse the convictions.

I

In the afternoon of November 17, 1992, police officers Daniel Niedhammer and Cynthia Van Landingham drove into the 2100 block of Afton Avenue. Niedhammer testified that he saw Scruggs get into an automobile and drive away. Charles Ross was seated in…