Freeman Oaks, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas reversed Freeman Oaks' conviction for heroin possession, finding the evidence insufficient to establish the required elements of control and knowledge. The Court held that proximity and the presence of money did not constitute an affirmative link to the contraband, and that the heroin was not in plain view. The decision was rendered on a de novo review of the sufficiency of the evidence.