State v. Urias

CAMERON, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from a verdict and judgment of guilt to the crime of illegal possession of narcotics (§ 36-1002 A.R.S.). Defendant was sentenced to a term of not less than 2 years nor more than 3 years in the Arizona State Prison.

Defendant has presented six questions for review but we feel that only three questions must be answered in the determination of this matter:

1. In a trial for possession of narcotics must the State show that the amount in possession was a usable amount?

2. Did the court fail to instruct the jury as to the elements of the offense under the facts…