Shockley v. State

Banke, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of possessing marijuana in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and sentenced to two years imprisonment, to be followed by eight years probation. On appeal, he contends that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction.

On June 25, 1982, while appellant was visiting at his parents’ residence, police officers arrived and searched the premises pursuant to a warrant. Ten marijuana plants, each about three feet in height, were discovered growing in flower pots next to the house, and smoking paraphernalia was found inside the house.…