Brown v. State

Doyle, Judge.

After a jury trial, Samuel Brown was convicted of trafficking in cocaine 1 and possession of tools (electronic scales) for the commission of a crime. 2 On appeal, Brown challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, contending that other individuals had equal access to the premises. Brown also argues that the trial court erred by (1) admitting impermissible character evidence; (2) not recusing from Brown’s trial or new trial motion; (3) not excusing for cause a juror employed by the sheriffs department; (4) admitting evidence of contraband seized from Brown’s home; and (5) denying…