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Facts

• The Defendant was convicted for possession of methamphetamine found in a car he was driving, which he had borrowed from someone else. The methamphetamine was discovered near debit cards belonging to the Defendant, along with other drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Defendant-Appellant: Argued that the evidence was insufficient for a conviction because his proximity to the methamphetamine could not establish constructive possession without exclusive control over the vehicle. Contended that it was equally likely he was unaware of the methamphetamine's presence.
• Plaintiff-Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]

Legal Issues

• Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the Defendant's conviction for possession of methamphetamine.

Disposition

• The Court affirmed the Defendant's conviction.

Reasons

• ATTREP, Judge, with DUFFY, Judge, and HENDERSON, Judge, concurring: The Court concluded that the totality of circumstantial evidence provided a reasonable basis for the jury to infer the Defendant knew of the methamphetamine's presence in the vehicle. This inference was supported by the Defendant's control over the vehicle, the location of the methamphetamine near his personal items, and the presence of other drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The Court emphasized that the possibility of an alternative hypothesis supporting innocence does not undermine the jury's verdict. The Defendant's memorandum in opposition did not present any new facts, laws, or arguments that could persuade the Court to alter its proposed disposition. Therefore, the Court affirmed the conviction based on the evidence presented (paras 1-5).