Watkins v. Mississippi
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Marshall Keith Watkins was convicted of possession with intent to distribute five separate controlled substances and simple possession of one controlled substance. Watkins appealed his conviction, arguing the trial court erred by: 1) refusing to dismiss Counts Two through Six of his indictment based on double jeopardy; 2) granting several jury instructions submitted by the State on the morning of closing arguments; 3) permitting a jury instruction based upon constructive possession; and 4) excluding evidence related to the disposition of the two other individuals indicted with Watkins. Watkins also argued that the cumulative effect of the alleged errors deprived him of a fair trial, and asks the Supreme Court to reverse his conviction. Upon review, the Court found all of Watkins's assigned errors are without merit and affirmed his conviction and sentence.
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