PER CURIAM.
We reverse Appellant's conviction and sentence for possession of cocaine and remand for a new trial. Appellant was tried for possession of cocaine on January 13, 2002. For any offense occurring prior to May 13, 2002, an essential element of the crime of possession of an illegal substance was knowledge of the illicit nature of the substance.
At trial, Appellant testified and denied possession of any drugs or knowledge that cocaine was present. This...
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