HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The jury for a distribution case against Dominic Holder found him guilty. The jury got the case late Thursday morning and deliberated about an hour and a half.
He’s now convicted of being in possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
The state alleges that he had around 44 pounds of marijuana on April 15, 2017, and conspired to distribute with Alyssa Holler. The state alleges that both traveled together in separate vehicles when they were stopped for speeding.
The defense argues that it was Holler who was driving the car that contained the drugs and the state has failed to prove he was involved with the drugs or that there was any conspiracy. Defense Attorney Justin Bravi argued that the car used was rented in her name and nothing in the car had any connection to Holder.
But, Deputy District Attorney Tom Stanton said there is overwhelming evidence of his involvement after the co-defendant testified that she was approached about taking the marijuana from Mesa, Arizona, to Indianapolis, Indiana, by Holder. She agreed because she said she cared about him. With the money he provided, she rented a car and they left Arizona the day before the traffic stop.
Holler has already entered a plea in this case and was granted three years community corrections.
With the guilty verdict, District Judge Trish Rose set sentencing for Oct. 26.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for an Arizona man charged in a drug distribution case from Reno County continues in Reno County District Court.
Dominic Holder is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
The state alleges that he had around 44 pounds of marijuana on April 15, 2017, and conspired to distribute with Alyssa Holler. The state alleges that both traveled together in separate vehicles when they were stopped for speeding.
The co-defendant testified that she was approached about taking the marijuana from Mesa, Arizona, to Indianapolis, Indiana. She agreed and, with money provided by him, rented a car. They left Arizona the day before the traffic stop.
Holler has already entered a plea in this case and was granted three years probation.
The state indicated that her testimony was the last witness, but has not yet rested its case. The jury was sent home for the day and the trial will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday.