[1][2] The case revolves around Jason Smith, who was charged with five-related drug offenses including, possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to sell, Smith pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Another DPS scientist named Greggory Longoni, testified at the trial while referencing Rast's notes.
In a unanimous decision, Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion.
In December 2019, around 6:30 A.M., police officers with the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force arrived at Smith's father's house in Yuma County, Arizona to conduct a search warrant.
The Superior Court of Yuma County charged him of five counts of felonies, including the possessing of dangerous drugs with intended to sale, and was sentenced in four years of imprisonment.