Steen v. State

Marlin Steen appeals his conviction for simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, arguing that the circuit court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict. We hold that Steen's argument is not preserved and affirm.

In a criminal information filed 23 January 2017, Steen was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and simultaneous possession *790of drugs and firearms.1 At a jury trial, Steen represented himself with standby defense counsel. At the close of the State's case, counsel and Steen made the following motions for…