STATE v. PALACIO


111 N.J. 543 (1988)

545 A.2d 764

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. JOSE F. PALACIO, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided August 17, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan Silber argued the cause for appellant (Hayden, Perle & Silber, attorneys).

Frank J. Hoerst, Salem County Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

The defendant, Jose Palacio, appeals his conviction for possession of a large quantity of cocaine and for possession with intent to distribute. He alleges that these convictions, predicated on the theory of constructive possession, were not supported by sufficient evidence. We find, however, that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict, and so affirm defendant's conviction.

I.

On July 26, 1984, defendant, Jose Palacio...

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