State v. Gore

Howell, Chief Judge:

James Gore was convicted of attempted breaking into a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, and possession of burglary tools. He was sentenced to sixteen years of imprisonment, based on consecutive terms of five years, one year, and ten years for the respective offenses. Gore appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for a directed verdict on all three charges. We reverse on the attempted breaking conviction and affirm on the two possession convictions.

When reviewing the denial of a criminal defendant’s directed verdict motion, an appellate court should affirm if…