Opinion ID: 1966817
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Sufficiency of the Marijuana Evidence.

Text: [¶ 20.] LaPlantes first argue that the evidence of marijuana use, storage, and sale in the home was insufficient to sustain a finding of guilt. LaPlantes' argument is premised on the fact that marijuana is not a controlled substance within the meaning of SDCL 22-42-10. [¶ 21.] Although we agree that marijuana is not a controlled substance, marijuana was not the only evidence found in this home. LaPlantes ignore the other substantial evidence of controlled drug use, storage, and sale in their home. That controlled drug evidence included cocaine, methamphetamine, related paraphernalia, and other items used in the controlled drug trade (such as guns, scales, syringes, and drug sales records).