Opinion ID: 548335
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Heading: Sufficiency of the Evidence to Convict Garner

Text: 21 Appellant Garner raises a separate contention, arguing that his momentary possession of the baggage claim check and his mere presence at the baggage claim area were insufficient evidence to support his conviction. Once again, we must examine the record in the light most favorable to the government. Doing so, we find ample support for Garner's conviction. There was evidence that Garner was traveling with Morgan, that Garner approached the baggage claim area and appeared to be waiting to retrieve baggage, and that he lied about possessing the claim check, thus evidencing consciousness of guilt. In sum, not only the possession of the ticket, but also the entire sequence of Garner's actions supported a reasonable inference that he knew of the tainted suitcase and that he intended to exercise control over it.