State v. Miller

EDMUNDS, Justice.

In this case, we consider whether the evidence presented at defendant’s trial for possession of a controlled substance was sufficient to support a finding of guilt based upon the theory of constructive possession. When the evidence showed, among other things, that defendant was found within touching distance of the crack cocaine in question and defendant’s identity documents were in the same room, we conclude that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict. Accordingly, we reverse the opinion of the Court of Appeals.

At trial, the State presented evidence that…