Smith v. State
Court of Appeals of Maryland
999 A.2d 986 (2010)
Relevant factsFree
During a search of a first-floor dwelling filled with marijuana smoke, Clavon Smith (defendant) was found seated at a table within arm's reach of a smoldering marijuana joint on one side and a jacket containing 15 baggies of marijuana on the other; convicted of possession, Smith argued the state failed to prove actual physical possession of any marijuana.
IssueFree
Whether, in Maryland, a defendant may be found guilty of possession of marijuana, without direct evidence of physical possession if based on the facts and circumstances, there is sufficient evidence to infer a defendant's dominion and control over the illegal substance.