C.M. v. State

C.M., a juvenile, was charged by petition with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Following an adjudicatory hearing, the court determined the evidence sustained the allegation of possession of drug paraphernalia, but entered a judgment of dismissal on the charge of possession of marijuana, finding the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the substance was marijuana. On appeal, C.M. contends that the trial court erred in not granting a judgment of dismissal on the remaining charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. We agree and reverse.

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