State v. Morris

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Defendant, Nelson Burtness Morris, appeals from judgment on jury verdict finding him guilty of illegally possessing marijuana, Section 204.401(3), The Code 1973. We affirm.

The factual background will be later set forth as it relates to these assigned errors: Trial court erred in overruling defendant’s (1) pretrial motion to suppress evidence; (2) mistrial motion made during voir dire of the jury; (3) directed verdict motions; and (4) request for a jury instruction giving the statutory definition of marijuana.

These issues will be considered in the order presented.

I. The…