Peasley v. State

The following evidence was introduced to prove that Peasley was guilty of the crime of possessing cocaine with intent to deliver:

1. Peasley possessed one-third of a gram of cocaine.

2. Various quantities of drugs other than cocaine were found at Peasley’s residence.

3. Scales, pipes, cigarette butts and small plastic baggies were found at Peasley’s residence.

4. On four occasions within a few months of the charge in issue Peasley sold LSD or amphetamines to a deputy sheriff.

The majority holds that the evidence is sufficient to sustain the conviction. I disagree. I would vacate the judgment and…