Blitch v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Following the overruling of his motion for new trial, Blitch appeals his conviction and sentence for manufacture of marijuana, OCGA § 16-13-30 (j) (1). He contends that the court erred in not granting a directed verdict of acquittal and/or his motion for new trial because, except for the marijuana plants growing in the woods adjacent to the residence, the plants were portable and there was equal access by others to the contraband. He argues that the State showed nothing more than his presence in proximity to the plants, which was insufficient to support the conviction.

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