Legal Opinion

Hammond v. Sheriff, Mineral County

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided March 24, 1975No. 8125PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

2Per curiam

This appeal challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to warrant prosecution of appellant for possession of marijuana. The only probative or demonstrable evidence of record, suggesting that contraband even existed in proximity to appellant, are three photographs a police officer took of a plant growing in a *177garden at the home of appellant’s father, with whom appellant resides.

Deeming this evidence insufficient to hold appellant for trial, we reverse, with instructions to grant a writ of habeas corpus.

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Ursino v. Sheriff, Washoe CountyNevada Supreme Court · 1975
  2. Feibel v. SheriffNevada Supreme Court · 1976
  3. Mills v. SheriffNevada Supreme Court · 1977