United States v. Jose Luis L.

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• finding that defendant’s proximity to a marijuana cache did not establish possession because the defendant provided a plausible explanation that his presence in the desert where the drugs were found was for the sole purpose of attempting to cross the border
• viewing evidence in light most favorable to prosecution, court of appeals must determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt
• insufficient evidence to support conviction for posses- sion where defendant’s story was plausible and consistent with defendant’s actions

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