FITZPATRICK, Chief Judge.
Marvin Walter Haskins (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of possession of cocaine, in violation of Code § 18.2-250. On appeal, he argues the evidence was insufficient to prove that he constructively possessed the cocaine. For the following reasons, we reverse.
I.
Under familiar principles of appellate review, we examine the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, the prevailing party below...
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