State v. McCarty

Hunt, J

The State appeals the trial court’s order granting Jason J. McCarty a new trial after a jury convicted him of two counts of money laundering. McCarty cross-appeals, arguing that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. We reverse the order granting a new trial and affirm McCarty’s conviction.

FACTS

On December 21, 1994, McCarty borrowed $5,000 in cash from a known drug dealer, Steven Conophy. On February 15, 1995, McCarty borrowed another $15,000 in cash from Conophy. Both loans were evidenced by promissory notes that reflected the amounts of the loans and the terms of…