State v. Gutierrez
Annotate this CaseDefendants were indicted for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of a firearm with a nexus to drug trafficking. Defendants moved for judgment of acquittal, arguing that the evidence did not sufficiently connect them to the drugs and firearm because there were multiple people in the apartment where the incriminating evidence was discovered. The trial court denied the motions, and the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all four counts with respect to both Defendants. The Court of Special Appeals reversed, concluding that the State failed to prove that Defendants had possession of the cocaine and handgun. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that the evidence adduced at trial was sufficient to establish that Defendants had joint constructive possession of the drugs and handgun found in the apartment.
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