State v. Cheeks

Ricky Cheeks seeks review of the Court of Appeals’ opinion in State v. Cheeks, 400 S.C. 329, 733 S.E.2d 611 (Ct.App.2012), affirming his convictions and sentences and finding the trial judge did not err in charging the jury that “actual knowledge of the presence of crack cocaine is strong evidence of a defendant’s intent to control its disposition or use.” Based on earlier precedent of this Court, the Court of Appeals determined the jury charge did not negate the mere presence charge that Cheeks was entitled to. See State v. Kimbrell, *200294 S.C. 51, 362 S.E.2d 630 (1987); Solomon v. State,…