Taylor v. State

Daniel A. Taylor (Appellant) was convicted of trafficking in cannabis (marijuana) in an amount in excess of 25 pounds, in violation of section 893.135(l)(a)l., Florida Statutes (2006), and was sentenced to 10 years’ incarceration (with a 3-year mandatory minimum term), to be followed by 10 years’ probation. He contends that the trial court should have granted his motion for judgment of acquittal (JOA) due to the lack of evidence establishing Appellant’s constructive possession of the cannabis, which was packaged in “bricks” in a large grocery bag located inside the vehicle between Appellant…