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Facts

• The case involves the Defendant's appeal against convictions for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia. The appeal followed a collision incident where the Defendant admitted to not having insurance or registration, which was confirmed by the responding officer. The Defendant initially claimed he was the driver, then alleged another individual was driving, providing varying names for this other person. The Defendant also produced a marijuana pipe at the scene, requesting not to be charged for it since he produced it willingly. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting these convictions.

Procedural History

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Parties' Submissions

• Appellant: The Defendant argued that the evidence presented was insufficient to support the convictions for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Defendant's memorandum in opposition expanded on the factual showing regarding these convictions, including the testimony of the responding officer and the circumstances surrounding the collision and subsequent interactions.
• Appellee: The State, through its representation, argued that the evidence, when viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, was sufficient to support the Defendant's convictions.

Legal Issues

• Whether the evidence presented was sufficient to support the Defendant's convictions for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the Defendant's convictions for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Reasons

• Per Cynthia A. Fry, J. (James J. Wechsler, J., and J. Miles Hanisee, J., concurring): The Court considered the Defendant's challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his convictions. The Defendant's memorandum in opposition was reviewed, including the additional facts provided therein. The Court found that, even with the new facts considered, the evidence supported the convictions when viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict. The Court noted the Defendant's inconsistent statements regarding the driving incident and his admission of not having insurance or registration, as well as the circumstances surrounding the possession of the marijuana pipe. Based on these considerations, the Court concluded that affirming the convictions was appropriate.